In various parts of the world, February 14th means the arrival of a special holiday – Valentine’s Day. In the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, and Australia, red hearts appear on cards, roses spring up in florists’ shops, and...
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Bedtime HistoryChristmas Truce of 1914 for Kids
In the dim light of dawn, Private James peered over the edge of the trench, his breath visible in the crisp, bitter air. The trench, a narrow, muddy channel, stretched endlessly in both directions. The ground beneath him squelched with each step as he navigated...
History of Hanukkah for Kids and Families
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...
Osamequin, 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...
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...
Classic Monsters of Halloween 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. ...
Irish History, Traditions, and Folklore for Kids
In the United States on March 17th, people wear lots of green, everything from fuzzy sweaters and party hats to shamrock pins and leprechaun ties. We eat steaming plates of corned beef and cabbage, attend local parades, and pinch people who forget to wear...
History of Groundhog Day for Kids
For a moment, imagine it is winter and together with your friends and family you’ve gathered in a busy town square. The air is very cold and you’re bundled up in big coats, warm gloves, and thick knit hats. Your cheeks are rosy red and you can see your breath fill the...