A few dates to remember:
Day of the Dead
This is a Mexican holiday marked by celebrations, special foods, reunions and visits to cemeteries. For more information visit www.mexconnect.com/mex_/muertos.html.
Election Day
Would you like to know more about the American political system? Check out http://bensguide.gpo.gov/ for a simple presentation of information about the US government including elections. Talk to the children about what you learned and create an Election Day theme at home: decorate in red, white and blue (how about colored napkins on the table?) Put out an American flag, and serve red, white and blue snacks. Blue and white corn chips with red salsa, vanilla ice cream with strawberries and blueberries or layers of colored Jell-o served with whipped cream.
Daylight Savings Time Ends
Move your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night and enjoy the extra hour of sleep…
Veteran’s Day
A day to honor American veterans of all wars, Veteran’s Day is a federal holiday. You can find some suggestions of activities to do with children at www.va.gov/KIDS/.
Mickey Mouse’s Birthday
Mickey Mouse was created in 1928! Celebrate his birthday with Mickey Mouse pancakes:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Beat all ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Grease a griddle or frying pan. For each pancake pour batter into one large circle and two smaller circles at the top to make a Mickey Mouse. Cook until pancake is puffed and dry around the edges. Turn and cook the other side until golden brown. Use chocolate chips for eyes if you want.
Thanksgiving
More information on this very special American holiday will be posted on November 15th,so come back and check!