Holi is one of our favorite holidays here at Casa! New teachers and students might prepare by wearing white clothing and waterproof shoes, but you truly don’t know what you’re getting yourself into until the first tiny fist, full of colored powder, starts to wind up and everyone follows. Quick flashes of color rush by,…
Category Archives: Intercultural Celebrations
Country of the Month: Puerto Rico!
Latin America has riches and wonders that are yet to be discovered by tourists. That is the case in every country, including Puerto Rico! Boricuas, as the locals refer to themselves, get to live in a world where the bright sun and blue skies warm their skin and souls. Where wholesome delicacies replenish their energy…
How Do You Celebrate Día de Los Reyes?
We have some bad news… the holidays are sadly over. But want to hear the good news? The holiday spirit is well alive, as we need to celebrate Día de Los Reyes! Día de Los Reyes is a joyous holiday that requires little preparation. This is one of Mexico’s most beloved holidays as it brings…
Celebrating Día de Todos Los Santos
Have you ever heard of Día de Todos Los Santos? Día de Todos Los Santos, or All Saints Day, is a unique holiday where individuals celebrate those who have passed away with big celebrations, flowers, and by visiting their graves. At first glance, many people think that this celebration is the same as Mexico’s Day…
Celebrating Día de los Muertos at Casa!
When I was in sixth grade my grandpa passed away. One day he was just gone. Being a history professor, I would call him to learn about historical events we talked about in social studies, but the week that happened, I had forgotten to call. When he passed away, my parents cried in front of…
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day
As a society, we are striving to move towards understanding and welcoming each other’s cultures. This step forward and this nationwide step towards celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a terrific benefit for our developing children, as they learn to celebrate everyone’s differences. However, throughout history, there have been policies preventing Indigenous people from fully expressing…
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Casa!
“Not all of the contributions made by Hispanic Americans to our society are so visible or so widely celebrated. However, Hispanic Americans have enriched our nation beyond measure with the quiet strength of closely knit families and proud communities.” President George Bush September 15th through October 18th is a very important time at Casa. Why?…
Women’s Equality Day!
Women’s Equality Day falls every year on August 26th. Although we have made great strides as a whole to empower women and give them access to the same opportunities as men, there is still much work to be done. Celebrating Women’s Equality is important as it sheds light on current issues and allows us to…
Celebrating Nelson Mandela Day at Casa!
Every year on July 18th, we celebrate someone who was an extraordinary advocate for equality, justice, and human rights. This person is Nelson Mandela. At Casa, we look forward to celebrating Nelson Mandela Day as we aim to teach our young children about the critical history of our world. Furthermore, we advocate for communities to…