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Take time this season to relax and enjoy the holidays…. It amazes me how the pace of things gets turned up at this time of the year. It’s almost like an old record player that someone changed the speed from medium to the highest speed possible and our lives
Christmas and New Years Latin American StyleMuch of the same traditions can be found in many countries due to immigration and religious beliefs, but each country has individual differences exclusive to their native land. South American Christmases are a time of summer celebrations held outside in the warm sun. Nativity scenes, Christmas trees, gift giving and…
Mom does it all. But does she get it all?
…I am the mom. And during the holidays this means I orchestrate the chaos, the Christmas concerts, and the holiday recitals. I bring home the gingerbread men and frost them too! I make giant lists of the must haves
Reading at The Christmas Box House Is Fundamentalmy world • bettering communities
Most of us, as we prepare for Christmas, are thinking more of last-minute presents, parties, and spending time with loved ones. Certainly, most children are thinking, some even obsessing, over what’s under the tree. Hardly anyone is thinking about education or reading. Except maybe for the Reading Is Fundamental… organization
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town… or Is He?Santa…
…I neither confirm or deny.
I walk the fence of fantasy ambiguity. I answer questions with questions and wildly elaborate scenarios. The questions work temporarily. The elaborate scenarios confuse the questioner and entertain me.
I think the whole Santa issue is fun. It is the ultimate inside joke.… Kids
Cultural Holiday Traditions: Christmas Around the World…Raising culturally aware children has become more and more important today. The melting pot of cultures is what makes our lives rich with heritage and diversity. In recognition of the many traditions of Christmas, we wanted to find out how it was celebrated all over the world. How do other
Reindeer Dust: How to Guide Rudolf and Team to Your HomeThe magic of Christmas is all around us. Reindeer flying, Santa delivering wishes in one night, and the joy seen in everyone’s eyes. This Burl Ives classic is usually the first televised Christmas special each year and we’ve made a tradition of doing it up right—holiday PJ’s, buttery popcorn, and…
Hanukkah and Christmas: Growing Up With Blended Holiday TraditionsI am the child of a Jewish father and a Lutheran mother. Growing up, my brother and I usually found ourselves as the least-favored grandchildren of our devout, but dueling grandparents. Neither set of our grandparents ever totally approved of their children’s choice to marry someone of a different faith.…
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How do you teach your children about homelessness…? “Mommy, these are the homeless webkinz,” my 5 year old said. I had walked into their bedroom to find a camp of cardboard boxes set up against the wall. Luke, my 5 year old, explained the meaning of it all.
“The
Keeping Kids Out of Trouble at Holiday GatheringsWhen I was a kid, I remember Christmas vacation as the season for endless road trips to visit relatives in distant lands…
El Paso.
St. Helena.
Walla Walla.
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We made these holiday pilgrimages to family. With every mile our Le Baron drove got us closer to grandparents, aunts, uncles and
Buy a cranberry-and-brie cupcake at the Sweet Tooth Fairy, so a donation can be made to prevent bullying.
Date: Wed., May 30
Time: 2-3 p.m. ET
Book: Dad Rules by Treion Miller
