Lotus Lanterns for Wesak (Buddha Day)

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

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Paper lanterns shaped like lotus flowers are a common decoration in the incredible lantern festivals on the Buddha’s birthday in Korea.

Korean Drum Craft

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

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How we made a Korean sogo drum with kids that they could play right away, was cheap and not too loud.

Craft a Kid’s Mask For Beltane

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

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Beltane is celebrated in Gaelic and pagan cultures as the beginning of the summer season. We made a Hare Princess mask for my daughter, and for my son, a version of the Green Man–a “vegetation diety” who appears in cultures the world round when summer arrives. Just need tin foil and masking tape to make it.

Polish Easter Craft: Palma-Wycinanka

Monday, April 2nd, 2012

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This colorful Easter craft uses the Polish tradition of cutting paper into intricate designs.

Passover Craft: Seder Placemat

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

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Make special Seder placemats to help your kids remember the foods and where they go.

Turkish-Inspired Mosaic: Craft for Kids

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

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As the mom of two Turkish-American boys, I’m always on the lookout for ways to expose my kids to their Turkish heritage, especially the amazing arts and crafts.

Nowruz Craft: Sprouts in Eggshells

Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

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One of the items found on the Haft Sin table for the Persian New Year is sprouted grains. What follows is a fun craft project with kids since these seeds germinate quickly so kids can watch the growth almost daily.

Holi Craft: Straw Painting

Monday, March 5th, 2012

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Grab some paint and straws and let your kids make a painting for Holi.

St. David’s Day Craft: Felted Wool Leeks

Thursday, March 1st, 2012

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A traditional emblem of St. David’s Day is the leek. In the past, the Welsh wore actual leeks pinned to their clothes on St. David’s day–but you can make a leek or two with your kids out of wool.

Baba Marta Day Craft: Martenitsa and More

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

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Bulgarians wear a martenitsa, red-and-white talismans usually made of yarn, in the form of bracelets or of little dolls to welcome spring.

Ayyam-i-Ha Craft: Make a Bird Feeder

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

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Because Ayyam-i-Ha does not have specific celebration rituals attached to it, there is no limit to the things you can do with your children to honor the essence of God. We chose to bring nature a little closer to our home and build some pine cone bird feeders.

Carnival Craft: Make a Float

Monday, February 20th, 2012

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No matter where you celebrate Carnival, be it Brazil or Trinidad, there will always be a street parade. You can have your own parade by creating mini-floats at home.

Nirvana Day Craft: Lotus Flower

Friday, February 10th, 2012

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The lotus flower is a well-known symbol of Buddhism, representing the journey from darkness to light. To explain this concept to a child you could make this simple lotus flower using pipe cleaners.

Imbolc Craft: St. Brigid’s Cross

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

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Use pipe cleaners and ribbon to make this beautiful pagan decoration to welcome the first signs of spring.

Lunar New Year Craft: Balloon Lantern

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

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A very cool Lunar New Year lantern for kids made from a balloon and tissue paper.

Three Kings Craft: Make a Crown

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

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All kids like dressing up, especially as royalty, so indulge their pretend play aspirations and make some crowns, in celebration of Three Kings Day.

Winter Solstice Craft: Egg Box Snake

Monday, December 12th, 2011

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Snakes are an important symbol for the Hopi Indians and make an appearance during the winter solstice ceremony. So let’s make a snake! All that’s needed is an egg box to start.

St. Nicholas Craft: Your Own Krampus to Keep Kids in Line

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

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Tired of Santa and other Christmas crafts? Here’s the most non-Santa, original craft around–guaranteed. And it will even help your kids to behave.

St. Nicholas Craft: Paper Shoe

Monday, November 14th, 2011

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Children across Europe leave their shoes out on St. Nicholas day for St. Nicholas to come and fill them with candy. This is a fun craft which can double as a neat decoration or gift “box” in the spirit of St. Nicholas Day.

Eid Craft: Star and Moon Card

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

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Star and moon card for Eid-al-Adha.

Day of the Dead Craft: Papel Picado

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

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Papel picado (perforated paper) is a popular Mexican folk art crafted out of tissue paper. This delicate and colorful art decorates home and streets during the Day of the Dead celebration.

Oktoberfest: Make a Picture Frame

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

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Collect some freshly fallen leaves, not yet too brittle to make a fall-inspired picture frame.

Ethiopian Craft: Geometric Stamps

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

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This craft takes inspiration from Ethiopian geometric patterns and encourages kids to make their own geometric art.

5 Perfect Crafts for Ramadan

Friday, July 29th, 2011

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5 perfect crafts for Ramadan

Peruvian craft: Make a Mask

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

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A mask is a must for celebrating the Virgen del Carmen. Make your own fun mask out of a plastic milk jug and other items you have around the house already.

Mongolian Matching Game

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

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Mongolian children have traditionally played many different games using animal bones but don’t worry, we’re not going to suggest you save your animal bones for this game.

Midsummer Craft: Sun Catchers

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011

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What better way to celebrate the summer solstice than making a sun-inspired craft. These sun catchers will look awesome on your windows and your kids will love watching the sun filter through them.

St. Jean Baptiste Craft: Make a Snowy Owl

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

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A popular symbol of Quebec is the snowy owl (the national bird). To celebrate St. Jean-Baptiste day, let’s make something fun and representative of Quebec.

Vesak Craft: Make a Paper Lantern

Saturday, April 30th, 2011

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A popular craft for kids on Vesak is making a lantern out of popsicle sticks and tissue paper.

Korean Craft: Make a Traditional Sam Taeguk Fan

Saturday, April 30th, 2011

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The Sam Taeguk symbol is found on traditional Korean fans. It is a variation of the Taeguk symbol, similar to a yin yang.

Easter Craft: Design and Dye Eggs (Naturally)

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

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Dyeing Easter eggs is one of the most popular Easter traditions, found in many parts of the Christian world. Here’s an American way to decorate eggs that I learned growing up, with the twist of using natural dyes.

Vaisakhi Craft: Make a Flag

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

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One element of the celebration of Vaisakhi is a parade. A fun thing for kids to do is make their own Nishan Sahib, the Sikh holy flag, to carry in the parade.

Holi Crafts: Messy Paint and Hand-Traced Flowers

Monday, February 28th, 2011

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Let your kids get messy and colorful in the spirit of Holi.

Ayyam-i-Ha Craft: Advent Style Banner

Monday, January 31st, 2011

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Ayyam-i-Ha is the time of the year for gift giving, celebrating, and performing acts of charity. Our Ayyam-i-Ha traditions have evolved over the years as the kids get a bit older. This year I made an advent type banner with 4 pockets–1 for each day of Ayyam-i-Ha. Every morning the kids wake up to an [...]

Chinese New Year: A Kid’s Craft Extravaganza

Monday, January 31st, 2011

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Some of the best crafts for the Chinese New Year.

Armenian Craft: Weave a Carpet

Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

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More than its rich history, artists or cuisine, Armenia is probably best known for its carpets. While carpets are not synonymous with Armenian Christmas, they do represent something typically Armenian, so this month’s craft is to weave a carpet. This is a fun project for kids and also good for fine motor skills. Materials Scissors [...]

Japanese New Year Game: Fukuwarai

Monday, January 3rd, 2011

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Fukuwarai, roughly translated as lucky laugh, is a traditional Japanese game played during the New Year’s celebration.

Hanukkah Craft: Candle Magnets

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

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Here’s a quick and easy Hanukkah craft for kids. We made Hanukkah candle magnets by painting a couple of those promotional business card magnets that seem to breed behind our refrigerator.

Diwali Craft: Make a Lantern

Monday, October 25th, 2010

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Make a bright, colorful lantern in celebration of Diwali!

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