Archive for 'Festivals & Holidays'

Honor Thy Father

Honor Thy Father

Here are three ways to honor your father that speak to the gifts of tradition with the experience of contemporary life: 1) Honor your father’s history. What events shaped his life? Have his tell a story [...]

The Story of Martin and the Poor Man

The Story of Martin and the Poor Man

Long ago their lived a good young man named Martin. Even as a boy, he knew that one day he would be expected to serve in the military. His father was an important military officer. And, [...]

Autumn

Autumn

As the days grow shorter and the year begins its descent towards winter, all of nature’s creatures begin to prepare for the leaner times ahead. Nature Tables are lovely this time of year with all of [...]

The Lantern

The Lantern

There was once a boy called George, who had been outside in the garden all through the Summer running after the butterflies, jumping like a grasshopper, singing like a bird and trying to catch the sunlight. [...]

Halloween Painting Story

Halloween Painting Story

Enjoy the story and the numerous reference links I have included in the end… I’ve done this with my daughters for the last two years. Although it’s recommended for Grade 1 or 2, my four year [...]