Polar Express

All the traveling has lead us up to riding on the Polar Express. The room transformed into the train with tracks all along the room, a ticket booth, the north pole, and even a bell and golden ticket for each Octopi! We had hot coco, and popcorn since it was a long trip up to the North Pole. It was such a fun day.

Sweden

Our last day of travels took us to Sweden. We learned that they don't celebrate Christmas-they celebrate St. Lucia's day which also occurs on the Winter Soltice (which is the shortest day of the year). The dress in fancy clothes and wear a crown of candles on their heads.
We created a crown of candles to remember our time in Sweden.

Russia

We learned about how children in Russia celebrate the holiday-They did not have Santa who brings them gifts but babushka (grandmother) who brings them gifts. The nutcracker ballet is originated from Russia.
We created a nutcracker to remember our time in Russia.

India

We traveled to India to learn about how they celebrate the holiday season. Some of the children even shared about how they have really traveled to India and how their families celebrate Diwali!
We decorate our "hand" with a henna tattoo, and created colorful Diwali lights.

Africa

We traveled to Africa, where some children celebrate kwanzaa. We learned about fruit kebabs and that Kwanzaa means first fruit of the harvest.
We made bracelets to celebrate our trip to Kwanzza like the colors of the flag.

Israel

We traveled to Israel today, and learned about Hanukkah. They light a candle each day for 8 days on the menorah. To remember our travels to Israel, we created a menorah.