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 green. It...
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Bedtime HistoryHistory 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...
Chinese New Year for Kids
Did you know there is one more amazing celebration around this time of year? It’s called the Chinese New Year – or in other countries the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year. The celebration is based on the rotation of the sun and moon, and begins on the first new...
New Year’s Eve Traditions Around the World | For Kids
All over the world, it is the holiday season. People are celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and other winter events. Family and friends are gathering around sparkling trees or glowing candles to enjoy delicious meals and pastries or to play games,...
Christmas Traditions Q&A | For Kids
Tell us about your favorite holiday traditions! With it being the holiday season and Christmas here in the United States and elsewhere around the world, we thought it would be fun to talk about some of the popular traditions and try and answer some of the questions we...
Winter Holiday Traditions Around the World | For Kids
Tell us about your favorite holiday traditions! Every December, people all over the world gather to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends. In the United States, in the days leading up to Christmas we decorate Christmas trees, string lights on our...
History of Christmas Trees for Kids
Learn about the origin of Christmas trees which started in ancient European times and now is a primary tradition in cultures around the world who celebrate Christmas.
Voyage of the Mayflower for Kids
Happy fall everyone! You might have noticed a sudden, slight chill in the air at night or the changing of the leaves on the trees. Maybe where you live, the leaves are changing from bright green to blazing red, orange, and yellow. In America, the stores around your...
Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II for Kids
You may be aware of a very historic event that took place this last week. Queen Elizabeth II of The United Kingdom passed away on Thursday at the age of 96 after reigning as queen for 70 years! The next longest-reigning king of queen of England was Queen Victoria, her...
History of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) for Kids
Have you seen the movie Coco? If so, do you remember the song “Remember Me”? It goes “Remember me, though I have to say goodbye. Remember me, don’t let it make you cry. For even if I’m far away, I hold you in my heart, I sing a secret song to you each night we are...