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When we travel, we realize that as humans we share more similarities than differences. There’s also nothing like the holiday season with its messages of “Peace on Earth” and “Good Will Towards All” to get us thinking about how much we have in common. For example, despite rich and diverse cultures and languages, we all […]

December 13, 2018

Travel the World through Christmas Dinner Traditions

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December’s here! It’s officially time to break out the hot cocoa garnished with candy canes, gingerbread cookies, and lighted trees. And for those observing the Elf on the Shelf fever (I somehow have managed to avoid that tradition), the “festive” chaos has already started. Last week, we took a whirlwind tour of the world to […]

December 4, 2018

Around the World with Kids: Celebrating Christmas

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‘Tis the season for festivity! Christmas receives most of the coverage this time of year. But children celebrate the holiday season differently around the globe. After reading this, you and your multicultural kids may be inspired to add a few new traditions to your own wintertime festivities. Let’s take a whirlwind tour around the world […]

November 27, 2018

Multicultural Kids: Celebrating the Holiday Season Around the Globe

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Halloween remains one of the oldest holidays in the world, celebrated around the globe in myriad ways from Dia de los Muertos in Mexico to Pangangaluluwâ in the Philippines. While the United States and Canada focus on costume parties, pranks, and trick-or-treating, celebrations vary widely in other locations and exploring them remains a fun way […]

October 19, 2018

Travel the World: Halloween Celebrations Around the Globe

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Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. How will you and your family celebrate this year? Instead of opting for the same old turkey coma, why not shake things up by starting a new family tradition? From a multi-ethnic dinner to life-changing Thanksgiving travel, we’ve got the ideas you need to make this Thanksgiving […]

October 13, 2018

From Thanksgiving Travel to Volunteering: Unique Holiday Ideas

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If your school-aged kids haven’t already returned to their studies, they will be soon. Across the United States, classes start anywhere from late July to the Tuesday after Labor Day. There are “Back to School” sales to navigate and lists of supplies from teachers to fill. That means, new backpacks to purchase, pencil boxes, lunch […]

August 22, 2018

Around the World with Kids: Back to School Traditions

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