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Christmas in Georgia, and a Recipe!

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:18:17 +0000

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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Religions in Bosnian Culture

kidworldcitizen — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 21:13:08 +0000

We are learning about Bosnia-Herzegovina! I would like to give an short introduction to two of the religions that form a part of Bosnian culture and its national identity: Islam and Eastern Orthodox. When most people hear Bosnian culture in the news, there are negative messages of civil war, ethnic tensions, and religious strife. I spoke with...

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60+ Books about World Religions for Kids

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 22:30:13 +0000

This is the second post in a series on World Religions for Kids, a group of articles packed with resources to help teachers and parents teach their children about World Religions as a means to promote compassion, empathy, cultural understanding, and tolerance. These books are a sample of the incredible list of 300+ multicultural books featured in...

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The Golden Rule Across Cultures (World Religions Series)

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 20 May 2014 18:03:52 +0000

This is the first post in a series on World Religions for Kids, a group of articles packed with resources to help teachers and parents teach their children about World Religions as a means to promote compassion, empathy, cultural understanding, and tolerance. World religions share a common virtue, that is universally taught, respect, revered: it...

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Learn about the Sikh Spring Holiday: Vaisakhi

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 11:39:20 +0000

~Navjot Kaur Today I am sharing with Kid World Citizen readers the Sikh celebration of Vaisakhi, celebrated in April. Learn about Vaisakhi, the traditions associated with the holiday, the five core Khalsa values, and some books featuring Sikh families. Even before becoming a mother, I always wondered how I would raise my child to become a citizen of the...

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New Book about Diwali for Kids

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 19:13:12 +0000

Many elementary school are interested in teaching different religious holidays to their students, but struggle with easy lessons that are age-appropriate while demonstrating varying perspectives. One way I’ve used to reach kids and expose them to world cultures and religions is to read quality children’s books, especially written by authors from the world culture that...

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2014 World Calendar of Global Holidays and Festivals

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 15:32:37 +0000

Last year I scoured the internet, books, and interviewed friends and readers and asked for the important holidays and festivals in their country. I looked at religious holidays from Baha’i, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Jainism, Judaism, Islam, Shinto and Sikhism. But it is not only an interfaith calendar- I also asked my readers and friends to...

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Unity Tree Craft to Celebrate the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh (Bahá’í)

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 12:32:08 +0000

~Leanna (All Done Monkey) The utterance of God is a lamp, whose light is these words: Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of one branch. Deal ye one with another with the utmost love and harmony, with friendliness and fellowship. -Bahá’u’lláh, Founder of the Bahá‘í Faith On November 12, Bahá’ís around...

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Christmas in Italy: A Month of Traditions

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:06:12 +0000

My good friend Laura Rossi of Como, Italy, mother of 2 beautiful children, shared with me some of the many Italian Christmas traditions taking place during the month of December. Beautiful Christmas in Italy is like no other celebration! When we study Christmas around the world, Italy is one of the unique countries we look...

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Let’s Learn about Chanukkah and Make Potato Latkes!

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 02:44:32 +0000

~Mia Blitstein In a few weeks, the Jewish holiday of Chanukkah (pronounced with a *ch* at the beginning as if you are trying to clear your throat) will begin. In the Jewish religion, holidays begin and end at sundown, adhering to the lunar and Jewish calendars; as Chanukkah is celebrated for eight nights, Sunday, December 8...

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Learn about the Dalai Lama

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:12:06 +0000

Because we all share this planet earth, we have to learn to live in harmony and peace with each other and with nature. This is not just a dream, but a necessity.– The Dalai Lama With so much violence in the world today, it is our duty as parents and teachers to teach our children...

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Ward Off the Evil Eye with a Hamsa Craft

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:48:11 +0000

The hamsa is a hand-shaped amulet found throughout the Middle East, sometimes used for protection by Jewish and Muslim people. Hamsas are used in jewelry and wall-hangings, and also can be found on the entrances in homes or hanging in cars because of the superstition that they ward off the evil eye and protect people...

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What is Rangoli? Floor Folk Art from India

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:17:32 +0000

You may have heard the term, and wondered “What is Rangoli?” Rangoli is a decorative folk art from India that is created on the ground in front of entrances to homes, inside the homes, or in courtyards during celebrations to bring good luck and welcome Hindu gods and goddesses. The art is both a religious...

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A Storybook about Eid-al-Adha + Pre-Reading Activities

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:45:27 +0000

Today is one of the most popular Muslim celebrations around the world: Eid-al-Adha is a day of remembrance that commemorates Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim)’s willingness to obey God and sacrifice his son, Ishmael. When God saw Abraham’s compliance he provided a sacrificial sheep and spared Ishmael. Eid-al-Adha is known as the festival of sacrifice, and many...

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