As we head into the winter season, we want to talk with our daughters about winter holidays that are celebrated all over the world. Since we come from a Christian background, we decided to focus on other winter holidays besides Christmas. Come join us as we talk about the history, traditions, and messages of each of these holidays. AND, we take up a notch from there and also discuss why our teens need to be exposed to all different cultural traditions. Don't miss it!  

• Winter Holidays Besides Christmas
  • Hanukkah
  • Winter Solstice
  • Kwanzaa
  • Bodhi Day
  • Diwali
• Why we should care about holidays besides our own
• How to be respectful of all cultural holidays

 

Resources:

• Hanukkah, Chabad.org
• Winter Solstice, history.com
• Winter Solstice, rd.com
• Kwanzaa, Official Kwanzaa Website
• Kwanzaa, History.com
• Bodhi Day, npr.org
• Bodhi Day, Learn Religions
• Diwali, Kids National Geographic
• Jamie Farnsworth Finn, Teachings Teens to Respect Diversity, Today
• Michelle Crouch, Teaching Diversity to Your Kids, Parenting
• Amy L. Eva, 5 Ways to Help Teens Think Beyond Themselves, Greater Good (Berkeley)
• Kathy Sisson, How to Talk to Kids About Cultural Appropriation, The Every Mom
• Arlin Cuncic, What Is Cultural Appropriation, VeryWell