A new season means many holidays and celebrations for homeschoolers to explore.
Fall brings many things, one of them being a whole slew of holidays and celebrations. Many of these holidays are rich in history, crafts, and tradition, giving homeschoolers so much to explore.
This article will list some of the holidays that occur during October and November. This is by no means an exhaustive list, and I am sure I have left many out. Let me know if you have others to add!
Be sure to look these over and explore them with your children. One of the most wonderful things about homeschooling is our flexibility and our ability to explore our world in depth.
Have fun!
October
October 2 - Follow this for background and information on Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement.
October 9 - 3 Holidays on one date! Visit Kid's Turn Central for info on Canadian Thanksgiving Day. Look at Kid's Domain for background and games concerning American Columbus Day. Lastly folks,
this day is also known as a tribute to Viking explores by commemorating Leif Erikson Day. Check out some library books on this great explorer or help your child look him up on the internet.
October 21 - Sweetest Day - bake some cookies for those you love, write "I Love You"'s to your kids, and be sure to give lots of hugs!
October 24 - There is a lot to learn and explore for United Nations Day.
October 31 - Let us not forget the Mother of all October holidays, Halloween! There are many theories and debates over the exact origin and meaning of this holiday. Depending on the age of your child, research and explore some of the different ideas about Halloween, and how it has evolved to become what it is today. There are many good Halloween sites on the net, but here are a few to get you started. Kid's Domain, PBS Kids, Family Fun, and if you are looking for a way to do some good on Halloween, visit unicef's Halloween Kidspage.
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