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It is important for children to have a sense that they belong to something bigger, connecting wih that which is divine. My girls and I will celebrate Yule this year as part of our connection to nature. We will welcome to winter months by reflecting on light and dark- celebrating the winter solstice as well as Father Christmas.

Now, anyone who knows me, will appreciate this- I shopped etsy for a winter sprite and found a Jack Frost. Yep, gotta go shopping. *wink*

We will spend the weeks after Thanksgiving, reflecting on how nature provides us with so many gifts and how we can work to protect those and give back by feeding woodland animals, collecting trash and adding animal safe decorations. One morning after Jack Frost’s visit, we will take a winter walk, maybe go sledding and read poems. We will also spend one day without any electrical power (hopefully cooking in our fireplace) and using candles/lanterns. We will make suncakes or sunbread and goodies. Other activities may be- flashlight hide and seek, glow in the dark stars/glitter stars.

Also, becuase we homeschool Bella has asked to study winter animals (I think she is talking about hibernation, will have to clarify) and their homes. Gillian is collecting canned goods to give to our local food bank and we are donating items to MDC Holiday Helper.

Of course there are cookies to bake, bread to make, candy to eat and friends to enjoy.

 

Posted on November 17th, 2008 by karen
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