Activities
Jólabókaflóð: An Icelandic “Christmas Book Flood”
Jólabókaflóð is an Icelandic tradition that roughly translates to “Christmas Book Flood.” It is customary for every person in Iceland to receive at least one book on Christmas Eve, so that means…
Read MoreHuman Rights Day Information & Resources for Kids
December 10 is Human Rights Day. It commemorates the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), adopted by the United Nations in 1948. Thirty declarations were written to protect…
Read MoreHanukkah: The Jewish Festival of Lights
Hanukkah, also known as the Jewish Festival of Lights, is an eight-day celebration honoring the Miracle of the Oil. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. By clicking through and making a…
Read MoreShichi-Go-San: A Japanese Birthday Celebration
Shichi-Go-San literally means seven-five-three in Japanese. The celebration, held every November 15, is a traditional rite of passage for Japanese boys turning 3 and 5 and girls turning 3 and 7…
Read MoreDiwali: Festival of Lights
Diwali, short for Deepawali, is one of the most popular celebrations in India. The word translates to “row of lights” in Sanskrit and celebrates the victory of good over evil and light…
Read MoreWorld Food Day: Action for #ZeroHunger
World Food Day is observed every year on October 16 to promote awareness and action for those suffering from hunger and for the need to ensure food security and nutritious…
Read MoreLearn About Mohandas Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as the Mahatma (“Great Soul”), was born on October 2, 1869, in India. He was an inspirational leader, a peaceful activist, and legendary humanitarian. His…
Read MoreDiscover the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is a traditional celebration observed in many East Asian cultures, particularly in China and Vietnam. It occurs on the 15th day…
Read MoreHow Kids Around the World Go to School
While children all over the world go to school, the way they get there can be very different. Early morning commutes to school vary depending on where you live and the available resources. Some…
Read MoreIt’s Back to School We Go!
It’s Back to School We Go! First Day Stories From Around the World by Ellen Jackson is a favorite read-aloud to start our year of global learning. Disclosure: This post…
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