One thing we do in December that I forgot to mention is celebrating some other holidays. We do this to learn more about other countries and cultures, but also to help make December a more special time.
Today, December 13, is St. Lucia's Day. You can read the story of St. Lucia here, and another version here. A more fictional, kid-friendly version here with a St. Lucia paper doll (just found this site and it has lots of beautiful crafts/ideas- can't wait to explore it more!).
You can go here to learn more about the holiday.
Some years we have had more elaborate celebrations, but mostly we keep it simple. We make a paper crown for N with green leaves and candles. We make cinnamon rolls of the Pillsbury variety (this year we also did caramel rolls - yum!) and we also have hot cocoa and juice. We light candles and turn out the lights. Then N serves everyone their breakfast and we talk about the story of St. Lucia while we eat.
Go here to for a great idea for the crown/hats, and some more links about this holiday.
We also usually celebrate St. Nicholas' Feast Day on December 6, but this year we forgot :(.
Here is a list, and another list, of other holidays to learn about in December -- December 18th is Wear a Plunger on your Head Day!!
How fun! I want to celebrate other holidays now, too!
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