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Christmas Around the World
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Christmas Around the World

Since Christ came to die for all men, it only makes sense that Christmas is celebrated around the world. This year we read some stories that were new to us about Christmas traditions, The Feast of Three Kings and La Nochebuena. My intention was to curate some curiosity about other cultures, traditions and languages. It’s so easy for us to think that the way we do something is the only way it should be done and that’s simply not true. I learned a lot by reading these books, which always happens whenever I pick up a well written children’s book, I hope that list inspires and sparks curiosity for your family this Christmas season.

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12 Christmas Books for Black Families
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12 Christmas Books for Black Families

I am never ready for Christmas, like NEVER. Every single December sneaks up on me. But this year we were able to compile a list of 12 great books to read to your Black children, or really any child. This list includes some books we own and others that we get from the library each December. In our house we don’t do Santa Claus, but that doesn’t keep us from reading books about him, the kids know he isn’t real, which allows for lots of laughter as we see different Santas in many of these stories. As always please leave a comment below if you think we need to add a title to our list! We hope you enjoy this time of year, and remember the TRUE reason for the season.

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The MOSH - Jacksonville
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The MOSH - Jacksonville

The Museum of Science and History was such a cool field trip for my second grader, Read more to find out why our family will continue to go back to the MOSH.

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Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary
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Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary

Have you ever taken a field trip that started off super sketchy and to your surprise it was amazing! This was our family field trip experience at Catty Shack Ranch.

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Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
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Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

We love a good zoo, I have to admit I enjoy zoos more than my children do. I managed to get them all pumped for the Jacksonville Zoo and Garden, and the experience did not disappoint.

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