As winter approaches, the weather turns cold and darkness comes a little earlier each day. Sometimes, things feel a little dreary, but with the move to shorter days come holidays, with their family gatherings, special foods, and once-a-year rituals. Many different...
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Bedtime HistoryOsamequin, Tisquantum, and the First Thanksgiving
It is November 1621 on the windy shores of Plymouth, Massachusetts. A small group of pilgrims gather in the chilly air in a dirt clearing. Their numbers are small. Much smaller by half from those who started the long and perilous journey a year ago by ship...
U.S. States with Native American Names
Where I live in the state of Arizona, there are many amazing Indian tribes including the Apache, Navajo, Hopi, Paiute, Hualapai, Yavapai, and more. These amazing tribes of hunters, gatherers, and warriors have a long and rich history across the United States of...
Story of Halloween for Kids
The night is cold and blustery with a cutting wind banging against the old wooden door of a cottage, the weathered beams rattling on rusty hinges. Tall, barren trees stand stark and foreboding against a dark purple sky. Beyond the mud and thatch cottage, a...
History of Black Cats and Crows of Halloween
It is October and Fall has slowly and silently crept in on chilly breezes and frosty nights. Stealthily, inch by inch and degree by degree, Mother Nature has lowered the temperature and darkened the nights. Dusk descends quickly at this time of year and people...
History of Classic Monsters for Kids
Imagine it's Halloween evening and you’re out in your neighborhood trick-or-treating with your family and friends. It’s dark but all of the homes have their lights on, meaning they are welcoming you to stop by and ask for a treat. All of the kids you pass on the...
Halloween Traditions Around the World
Autumn has arrived in many parts of the world and with it a noticeable shift in the wind. Days are shorter, nights are longer, and breezes are cooler. Deep green leaves turn flaming red, orange, and yellow before drifting slowly down to Earth. ...
History of Competitive Running and Cross Country for Kids
Not for the first time, Charles wondered why he agreed to race today. He could have been asleep in his warm and cozy flat. Instead, he was shivering out here on the edge of the school grounds on a typical drizzly morning in England in autumn. He should have told his...
History of Sega and Sonic the Hedgehog for Kids
Imagine a world where you can run as fast as the wind, where every turn is a new adventure waiting to be explored. The sun is setting, painting the sky with beautiful colors, and there you are, getting ready for an incredible journey. You take a deep breath and zoom...
Golden Age of Islam and Houses of Wisdom for Kids
Imagine you’re walking down a stone walkway through one of the most beautiful gardens you’ve ever seen. Beautiful trees stretch upward and flowers line the pathway. Ahead you see a sparkling pool of water with lilies and a bubbling fountain. Past the fountain is a...