Eid al-Adha, Festival of Sacrifice” or “Greater Bairam” is a religious festival celebrated by Muslims all over the world. This year it takes place from July 19 to July 23. It marks the end of the Pilgrimage or Hajj for the millions of Muslims who make the trip to Mecca each year and pray five […]

Temptation The act of considering doing something wrong or unwise. The kids were tempted to take the toys without asking but knew they shouldn’t.  

Encyclopedia Brown Series by Donald J. Sobol This is a very good mystery book that’s not scary. Encyclopedia Brown and his sidekick, Sally, run a detective agency for kids. They help his dad, who is the chief of police, solve crimes. There’s about seven crimes in each book. They talk to different characters in the book to […]

Crunchy Frozen Banana Pops Yogurt dipped bananas rolled in cereal then frozen! A treat for all ages to make and enjoy! Ingredients: 3/4 cup low-fat strawberry yogurt 2 cups your favorite cereal crunched up into little bits 4 medium bananas, peeled and cut crosswise in half 8 wooden pop sticks Directions: 1. Place yogurt and […]

English – commemorate French – commémorer Spanish –conmemorar Italian – commemorare German – gedenken Chinese – Jìniàn  纪念  

No one really honored the flag until June 14, 1877, when it was flown from every government building for the centennial (100th year) of the flag’s adoption. After that, many citizens and organizations worked for the adoption of a national day of commemoration for the flag. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson unofficially declared June 14 […]

Commemorate To observe with a ceremony; to serve as a memorial of. We salute to commemorate the flag. Flag Day is a commemoration of our flag.

Independence Not being under the control of, reliant on, or connected with someone or something else. When American gained independence it was no longer under the control of England.

English – independence French –indépendance Spanish –independencia Italian –indipendenza German –nabhängigkeit Chinese –Dúlì 独立