The sacred month of Ramadan, celebrated by Muslims worldwide. Children’s books about preparing dishes for iftar, giving donations to people in need, prayers at the mosque, the festival of Eid al-Fitr. And sweet recipe for a rose and cardamon cake.
Read more…The horse in Chinese history and mythology – flying horses, dragon horses, heavenly horses
2026 is Year of the Horse, and horses have a special significance in Chinese history, culture and mythology. In ancient China horses were highly valued for transportation and war, horses are portrayed in exceptional Chinese art over centuries, in mythology horses have divine, supernatural charactertistics.
Read more…Lunar New Year – It’s the Year of the Horse
Lunar New Year – it’s the Year of the Horse.
Horses in Chinese history and mythology, videos of San Francisco and Bangkok, lucky symbols of the New Year, children’s books, fun food to celebrate the holiday.
Haitian Freedom Soup – Soup Joumou
Freedom Soup is one of our favorite books for Black History Month, an immigrant story about Haiti, and multi-generational cooking with family and friends! “Freedom Soup” is Soup Joumou, celebrating end of slavery and independence of Haiti. Cook up a batch of this delicious winter soup.
Read more…Bake a Winter Solstice Cake
Winter Solstice, December 21, is the longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere. To celebrate, bake a Winter Solstice cake – this is a bright cake with lemony frosting to light up the night.
Read more…Christmas Around the World Children’s Books
Books at Christmas are great to share! Here’s 12 fun children’s books about Christmas around the world, from snowy Scandinavia to beach weather Australia, Paris, New York City, recipes for holiday treats and details of Christmas celebrations worldwide.
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