Tick Tock goes the clock as the days of 2020 move us into December. As these words find their place in this post, it is the last day of November. For parts of the world, Advent has begun and the season of many celebrations are upon us.
One of the things I love to share with children this time of year, are the variety of celebrations and holiday traditions that take place globally. It's easy to remember Christmas (Dec. 25), Hanukkah (Dec. 10-18) and Kwanza (Dec. 26-Jan1), yet there are SO many more.
Given that we are spending more time at home this year, why not learn about other holiday traditions and make them a part of your experience. You could even look up a few recipes to try out or crafts to create and start a new to you tradition.
Here are a few holidays, listed by date, to get you started. There are more. What other holiday traditions, old and new will you find or create on your own?
Advent - November 29-Dec. 24
St. Nicholas Day - Dec. 6
Bodhi Day - Dec. 8
Saint Lucia Day - Dec. 13
Las Posadas - Dec. 16-24
Solstice/Yule - Dec. 21
Pancha Ganapati - Dec. 21-25
There is another tradition that is near and dear to my heart and that is our Center's Christmas Eve candle lighting ceremony. Of course it will be different this year, yet that doesn't mean it wont be special!
In fact, YOU can help to make it extra special by creating a 60 second selfie video of you and your family lighting a candle and saying a little about what you are lighting your candle for. Videos need to be sent in by December 11th. You can learn more about it by clicking on this link https://cslsr.org/christmas-eve-service/
Where ever you are and how ever you choose to celebrate this Holiday Season, may it be filled with peace, joy, warmth, good health and most of all Love.
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