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Chag Molad Sameach! This is how to greet someone a Merry Christmas in Hebrew, the main language spoken in Israel. You’d think that the country where the Messiah’s birth took place would celebrate Christmas like nobody’s business. But since only 2.5% of Israel is made …
Mutlu Noeller! That’s how you can greet someone Merry Christmas in Turkey … where the world’s most famous, jolly Christmas elf in a red suit hails from (sort of)! We know the history of Saint Nicholas and the metamorphosis into Santa Claus. But today’s lesson …
We already did an overview of Christmas in Scandinavian countries but today, we looked more closely at Sweden and their Christmas culture/traditions. Christmas Eve is when the Swedes enjoy a huge feast – a smorgasbord of food including cold fish and meats, cheeses, breads and …
Glaedelig Jul (Norway and Denmark) or God Jul (Sweden) is the Christmas greeting in this region … the region where the most famous Christmas animal hails from! Learn more about Christmas in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark here! The story goes that it was likely in …
Buon Natale is the Christmas greeting in Italy, whose religious history is what popularized the nativities we see everywhere this time of year! This post contains affiliate links and we may earn compensation when you click on the links, at no additional cost to you. …
Frohe Weihnachten! Learn more about Christmas in Germany here! So many wonderful traditions, those Germans have! We learned that Advent is a big part of their Christmas. And that Christmas markets are where you can buy all kinds of things and gifts for loved ones, …
Vrolijk Kerstfeest! To learn more about Christmas in The Netherlands, head here! HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES: To give your kids a visual for why the country is aptly named for its “low lands” you can do this learning activity: We also did some simple coloring pages and …
Happy Christmas! Learn more about Christmas in the United Kingdom here! GOSPEL-CENTERED DISCUSSION ABOUT CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS AS CHRISTIANS: Did you know that for a time, Puritans banned celebrating this holiday because of its ties to pagan rituals? This tidbit made us squirrel off into a …
Feliz Navidad, friends! Today we head south of our border; click here to learn more about Christmas in Mexico! Did you know that we can thank Mexico for the famous red plant we see throughout the Christmas season? It grows wild there. In 1829, U.S. …
When my kids were younger, they would get in pretty legit fights … just like other siblings. I mean, they still can get into it, but not nearly in the same way as they did when they were much smaller, SUPER selfish human beings who …
I recently shared some of my thoughts on homeschooling and socialization on Instagram and how educational choice for our kids is not the primary factor for whether they become well-socialized or not. I made the points that: 1) “social” is a relative term, 2) we …
Recently, a mama with littles shared that she had a hard time coming up with a daily routine for her 2- and 4.5-year old kiddos, and asked for a suggestion of how to time block her days without it feeling too scheduled (she has a …