So the shortest day came, and the year died, And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white world Came people singing, dancing, To drive the dark away. They lighted candles in the winter trees; They hung their homes with evergreen; They burned… Read More
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment, Modeling Social and Emotional Skills
Tags: appreciation of nature, Celebrations around the world, Common ground, cultural connectedness, forgiveness, Gratitude, importance of light, light and dark, Parents teaching kids about cultural appreciation, Winter Solstice, winter solstice traditions, world cultures
So the shortest day came, and the year died, And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white world Came people singing, dancing, To drive the dark away. They lighted candles in the winter trees; They hung their homes with evergreen; They burned… Read More
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment
Tags: Celebrating light, Connection, forgiveness, Gratefulness, Holiday reflections, Solstice traditions, Summer solstice, Universal themes, Winter Solstice, Wisdom, World celebration themes, Yule
Because of the numerous holidays celebrated through the fall and winter months, it is an ideal time to discuss how people celebrate around the world – both the uniqueness of traditions and also the many commonalities. I was struck by the number… Read More
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment
Tags: Boxing Day, Celebrations around the world, Chinese New Year, Christmas, Diwali, Eid al-Fitr, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, La Posada, Omisoka, Ramadan, Social awareness, St. Lucia Day, Winter Solstice, World holidays
So the shortest day came, and the year died, And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white world Came people singing, dancing, To drive the dark away. They lighted candles in the winter trees; They hung their homes with evergreen; They burned… Read More
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment, Modeling Social and Emotional Skills
Tags: Celebrating light, Celebrations around the world, Connection to others, Cultural traditions, Dinner dialogue, forgiveness, Gratefulness, Rebirth, Solstice traditions, Summer solstice, Winter Solstice
What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead. — Nelson Mandela “How’s my little buddy… Read More
Category: Practicing Social and Emotional Skills
Tags: Active citizenship, Christmas, Community Connectedness, Contribution, Cultural appreciation, December, Education, Giving, Martin Luther King, Multi-cultural understanding, Nelson Mandela, Parent Teacher Organization, Practicing social and emotional skills, Service, Service learning, Social awareness, Winter Solstice
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Posted on December 15, 2016 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Our Common Ground – Winter Solstice Traditions Celebrate Light
So the shortest day came, and the year died, And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white world Came people singing, dancing, To drive the dark away. They lighted candles in the winter trees; They hung their homes with evergreen; They burned… Read More
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment, Modeling Social and Emotional Skills Tags: appreciation of nature, Celebrations around the world, Common ground, cultural connectedness, forgiveness, Gratitude, importance of light, light and dark, Parents teaching kids about cultural appreciation, Winter Solstice, winter solstice traditions, world cultures
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Posted on December 17, 2015 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Around the World, We Celebrate Light – The Solstice
So the shortest day came, and the year died, And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white world Came people singing, dancing, To drive the dark away. They lighted candles in the winter trees; They hung their homes with evergreen; They burned… Read More
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment Tags: Celebrating light, Connection, forgiveness, Gratefulness, Holiday reflections, Solstice traditions, Summer solstice, Universal themes, Winter Solstice, Wisdom, World celebration themes, Yule
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Posted on December 10, 2015 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Learning about the Major World Holidays – Their Uniqueness and Commonalities
Because of the numerous holidays celebrated through the fall and winter months, it is an ideal time to discuss how people celebrate around the world – both the uniqueness of traditions and also the many commonalities. I was struck by the number… Read More
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment Tags: Boxing Day, Celebrations around the world, Chinese New Year, Christmas, Diwali, Eid al-Fitr, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, La Posada, Omisoka, Ramadan, Social awareness, St. Lucia Day, Winter Solstice, World holidays
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Posted on December 18, 2014 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Around the World, We Celebrate Light – Solstice Traditions
So the shortest day came, and the year died, And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white world Came people singing, dancing, To drive the dark away. They lighted candles in the winter trees; They hung their homes with evergreen; They burned… Read More
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment, Modeling Social and Emotional Skills Tags: Celebrating light, Celebrations around the world, Connection to others, Cultural traditions, Dinner dialogue, forgiveness, Gratefulness, Rebirth, Solstice traditions, Summer solstice, Winter Solstice
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Posted on December 12, 2013 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
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What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead. — Nelson Mandela “How’s my little buddy… Read More
Category: Practicing Social and Emotional Skills Tags: Active citizenship, Christmas, Community Connectedness, Contribution, Cultural appreciation, December, Education, Giving, Martin Luther King, Multi-cultural understanding, Nelson Mandela, Parent Teacher Organization, Practicing social and emotional skills, Service, Service learning, Social awareness, Winter Solstice
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