text/x-generic wp-config-sample.php ( PHP script, ASCII text ) Christmas Archives - Kid World Citizen https://kidworldcitizen.org/tag/christmas/ Activities that help young minds go global Sun, 16 Dec 2018 01:59:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 35069473 Christmas Carols in Spanish (Villancicos Navideños) https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-carols-in-spanish-villancicos-navidenos/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-carols-in-spanish-villancicos-navidenos/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2016 22:11:30 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=8480 Have you ever heard traditional Christmas carols in Spanish? When I taught Spanish at the high school level, we would go caroling through the hallways, singing our favorite Christmas carols in Spanish (called “villancicos“). The kids loved it! Here is a collection of 14 different Christmas carols in Spanish. Because many of the familiar songs have...

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Origin of Wreaths and 10+ Christmas Wreath Projects for Kids, Teens, and Adults https://kidworldcitizen.org/origin-of-wreaths-10-christmas-wreath-projects-for-kids-teens-adults/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/origin-of-wreaths-10-christmas-wreath-projects-for-kids-teens-adults/#respond Wed, 09 Dec 2015 18:06:50 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=8487 The origin of the Christmas wreath precedes modern times. Learn about the history and symbolism of wreaths throughout the world, and take your pick of more than 10 Christmas wreath tutorials for kids, teens, and adults. Whether they are made of flowers, twigs, leaves, fruits, or other decorations, wreaths are a beautiful touch of nature...

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Holidays Around the World Craft: Gorgeous Stained Glass Windows https://kidworldcitizen.org/gorgeous-stained-glass-window-craft-holidays-around-world/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/gorgeous-stained-glass-window-craft-holidays-around-world/#comments Wed, 10 Dec 2014 23:07:33 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=6763 If you are looking for a stunning holidays around the world craft, look no further! I want to include more multicultural celebrations with my ESL students, aside from Christmas around the world. I worked with an awesome illustrator (my artistic sister!) to create a diverse set of stained glass window templates for our Holidays Around...

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Christmas in Georgia, and a Recipe! https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-georgia-recipe/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-georgia-recipe/#comments Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:18:17 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=6749 My dear friend Tika agreed to share the traditions and foods that make Christmas in Georgia unique. Thank you Tika! As part of our Christmas around the world series, today we will look at Christmas in Georgia! Georgia is a transcontinental country at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, in the Caucasus Mountains. It is bordered...

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Bilingual Minibook for Las Posadas: Christmas in Mexico https://kidworldcitizen.org/las-posadas-christmas-mexico/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/las-posadas-christmas-mexico/#comments Sat, 06 Dec 2014 22:22:47 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=6670 Passing on cultural traditions (both Mexican and US) to our children is extremely important to my husband and I: language, food, celebrations, and religion are four significant areas that we try to integrate into our lives. Not only does it help them identify with both the English and Spanish communities, but it strengthens the bond we...

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“An Angel Like Me” Book & Craft https://kidworldcitizen.org/an-angel-like-me-book-craft/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/an-angel-like-me-book-craft/#comments Thu, 04 Dec 2014 20:48:55 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=6699 When Mama Miss challenged bloggers to come up with an ornament made by our kids, and inspired by a children’s book– I was SO excited to see everyone’s brilliant creations. 70+ bloggers joined the challenge and designed creative, kid-made ornaments (click here to see the list!). I have chosen a lovely book about an African-American boy...

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Christmas Around the World: Traditions, Crafts, Recipes https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-around-world/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-around-world/#comments Wed, 26 Nov 2014 20:35:50 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=6674 Christmas around the world is celebrated with such fascinating, distinct traditions! From carp in the bathtub, popping crackers at the dinner table, to piñatas and pig roasts: learn how each country celebrates this important Christian holiday.  Click on the pictures below to learn how 31 different countries celebrate Christmas, including their traditions, yummy recipes, customs, and unique...

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Book + Craft: Farolitos from New Mexico https://kidworldcitizen.org/book-craft-farolitos-new-mexico/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/book-craft-farolitos-new-mexico/#comments Thu, 15 May 2014 17:54:42 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=5670 I am participating in the “Booking Across the USA” project: 50+ bloggers are each choosing a book and a state, and creating an activity for kids to learn more. We did Texas last year, and this year chose New Mexico because we spent our spring break there! Here are the books we read, and instructions on...

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Christmas in Poland + Borscht and Uszka https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-poland-borscht-uszka/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-poland-borscht-uszka/#comments Tue, 24 Dec 2013 14:31:09 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=4989 ~Olga Mecking I really enjoy the traditions of Christmas in Poland because they are very unique, incorporating Christian, pagan and Slavic traditions. Even though Easter is the biggest Christian celebration, I think children are most excited for Christmas in Poland because of the gifts and the special food. Even though our Christmas is slightly different,...

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Christmas in South Africa + Malva Pudding Recipe https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-south-africa/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-south-africa/#comments Sat, 14 Dec 2013 04:31:38 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=4976 ~Nadia from Teach Me Mommy Geseende Kersfees (“Merry Christmas” in my home language, Afrikaans) from all of us here in South Africa! Our nation is called the Rainbow Nation because we have a diversity of races, languages (eleven to be exact) and traditions. To define South African Christmas traditions are hard, because of our diversity...

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Christmas in Mexico: Nativity Scenes, Piñatas, Las Posadas and more https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-in-mexico/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-in-mexico/#comments Sun, 08 Dec 2013 18:04:24 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=4931 Christmas- Navidad–  in Mexico is a vibrant, festive time of year with family parties lasting all night as they celebrate together. The streets are decorated with poinsettias and lights, and in many towns they have huge Nativity scenes- often with live animals! After spending many a Christmas in Mexico, I am sharing the most common...

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Children’s Books about Christmas in Mexico https://kidworldcitizen.org/childrens-books-christmas-mexico/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/childrens-books-christmas-mexico/#comments Wed, 04 Dec 2013 12:59:17 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=4932 I am often asked about ways to study or celebrate Christmas around the world- and one of the most popular countries I’m asked about is Mexico. One excellent way for kids to learn about kids and cultural traditions in other places is to read great quality children’s literature with engaging stories and vivid illustrations to...

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Christmas in the Philippines https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-in-the-philippines/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-in-the-philippines/#comments Mon, 24 Dec 2012 13:15:14 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=3445 ~Austin Molina, Anthony Molina, and Shaw Molina Christmas in the Philippines is called Pasko.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year is “Maligayang Pasko” and “Manigong Bagong Taon!” The celebrations for Christmas in the Philippines officially begin on December 16th with the traditional Simbang Gabi, but people start preparing for Christmas in the Philippines many months before. ...

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Christmas in Slovakia https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-in-slovakia-a-recipe-for-medovniky-slovak-honey-cookies/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-in-slovakia-a-recipe-for-medovniky-slovak-honey-cookies/#comments Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:21:02 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=3381 ~ by Janka Kožíková I will talk mainly about the differences between Slovakia and Western Europe, and possibly to the USA. So the first difference is that our Christmas (Vianoce) is very much driven by Christian and mainly by Catholic tradition.  For us the first Christmas holiday day is Christmas Eve – in Slovakia it...

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Recipe for Medovniky: Slovak Christmas Honey & Spice Cookies https://kidworldcitizen.org/recipe-for-medovniky-slovak-christmas-honey-spice-cookies/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/recipe-for-medovniky-slovak-christmas-honey-spice-cookies/#comments Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:35:09 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=3376 ~ with Janka Kožíková Christmas in Slovakia is a beautiful time of year- and no family would celebrate without making these delicious, soft honey and spice cookies. Ingredients for Spice Cookies — 500 g (a little more than 2 c) simple plain flour (not self raising) — 250 g (a little more than a cup)...

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