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Hanukkah: Helping Children Discover Tradition, Culture, and Light

Every year, Jewish families around the world celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights — a holiday that honors faith, perseverance, and hope. Celebrated for eight nights, Hanukkah brings families together through candle lighting, songs, special…
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Celebrating Poinsettia Day: Teaching Children About Culture, Nature & Holiday Traditions

Every year on December 12, families across the United States celebrate Poinsettia Day, a festive holiday that honors one of the most iconic plants of the season. With its bright red leaves and cheerful appearance, the poinsettia has become a…
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Celebrating Dutch Traditions & Togetherness: Teaching Children About Sinterklaas (Netherlands)

Every December, families across the Netherlands celebrate one of the most beloved and culturally significant holidays of the year: Sinterklaas. This centuries-old tradition fills homes, streets, and classrooms with music, poetry, surprises,…
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Baking, Bonding & Global Learning: A Family Guide to Cookie Day

Every December 4, families across the United States enjoy one of the warmest and most delightful celebrations of the year: Cookie Day! It’s a day all about creativity, comfort, and the simple joy of baking and sharing homemade treats. At…
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Celebrating Sweet Traditions & Togetherness: Teaching Children About Cookie Day

Every December 4, families across the United States come together to celebrate one of the coziest, tastiest days of the year: ¡Cookie Day! It’s a day dedicated to creativity, comfort, and the simple joy of baking and sharing delicious treats. At…
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Celebrating Inclusion and Ability: Teaching Children About the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Every December 3, communities around the world come together to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities — a day dedicated to promoting inclusion, raising awareness, and celebrating the strengths, talents, and rights of…
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Helping Houston Families This Holiday Season: A Family Guide to Giving Back

As the holiday season continues, many families in Houston need extra support. If your family would like to donate food or give back this year, here are trusted local organizations that welcome donations — big or small:   Houston…
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Día de los Muertos: Celebrating Life, Love, and Memory with Your Family

Every fall, vibrant colors, sweet scents, and joyful music fill towns and homes across Mexico and Latin America as families celebrate Día de los Muertos — the Day of the Dead. For many, the name sounds somber, but this beautiful tradition…
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All Saints’ Day: Honoring Everyday Heroes of Faith and Love

Each fall, as the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, families around the world celebrate a beautiful and meaningful holiday — All Saints’ Day. Celebrated on November 1, All Saints’ Day (known in Spanish as Día de Todos…
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National Adopt a Dog Month

October is National Adopt a Dog Month — a wonderful time to highlight how families can open their homes and hearts to dogs in need. But adoption is just one way to get involved. Whether you adopt, foster, volunteer, or support local rescues…