Today, December 6, is the memorial day of St. Nicholas, or St. Nicholas Day.Β St. Nicholas was a bishop of Myra, and is actually the "origin" of the modern-day Santa Claus. (I wrote a piece titled "The Truth about Santa Claus" for Philstar.com last year, which you may read here if you wish.) Because we homeschool, … Continue reading Happy St. Nicholas Day! + Suggested Activities for Family Activities
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Truly Rich Recommendations: Traditional Indoor Filipino Games to Play With Your Child
Are you looking for ways to bond with your kids while at the same time teaching them to love being Filipino? Check out my latest article on Smart Parenting online here: Traditional Indoor Filipino Games to Play With Your Child Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! Photo from isoy-kun.deviantart.com
Easter should be forever :)
Today is the Wednesday in the Octave of Easter.It is STILL Easter!Easter isn't just for a day.. we actually celebrate Easter for six weeks after the actual Easter Sunday, until the Solemnity of the Lord's Ascension.Then comes another big feast day for us Catholics: PENTECOST!Incidentally, last Holy Week led me to reflect on the meaning … Continue reading Easter should be forever π