December 23rd – Traditions Our holiday traditions are some of the most special and cherished things that we do all year long. My mother comes from a large Italian family, so every year we gather for the Seven Fishes meal on Christmas Eve. While the location has changed over the years (my husband and I have been… Read More »

December 22nd – And the Stockings Were Hung Just yesterday, one of my older students asked me about how Santa Claus came into my house to deliver my children’s presents. It lead us to a class-wide discussion about chimneys, magic keys and windows. We also talked about what people do with their stockings when they don’t have fireplaces… Read More »

December 21st – Humbug Day Happy Humbug Day! Yes, it’s a real thing! We all know that the holidays can be hectic and stressful, so what sours your holiday spirit? What makes you want to say “humbug”? Photo ideas: your least favorite thing about the holidays, list of dislikes/pet peeves Merry Memories 2014 Every day from December… Read More »

December 20th – Songs and Sounds I can never consider it Christmastime until I hear my favorite holiday song – Dominick the Donkey! My children think I’m crazy and now so do my students because I’ve been playing holiday music in preschool since the start of December. I can’t make it through the song without singing… Read More »

December 19th – In a Tree We have two trees in our house. My tree is very traditional. It has a red, white and green theme with tri-color lights and decorated with the Santa ornaments that my father gives to me each year. My husband and children have their own tree that holds all their Hallmark ornaments… Read More »