Easter is an annual festival commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is always celebrated on a Sunday.
Monthly Archives: March 2013
Blossom Kite Festival 2013 on the National Mall in Washington, DC
March is known for its windy days,so why not fly a kite with thousands of other people on March 30th at the Annual Kite Festival.
Date and Time
March 30, 2013, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location
On the grounds of the Washington Monument, Constitution Avenue & 17th Streets, NW Washington, DC. The most convenient Metro stations are Smithsonian and Federal Triangle.
Find out more about this event at http://dc.about.com/od/specialevents/a/SmithKiteFest.htm
March 26 Passover
Passover, also known as Pesach or Pesah, is a Holy Day, observed by several religions, begins today and lasts seven or eight days, depending on your beliefs. It commemorates the exodus and freedom of the Israelites from Egypt. It is also observed by some Christians to commemorate the deliverance from sin by the sacrifice of Jesus.
Celebrate International Women’s Day
Friday (March 8th) is International Women’s Day! This day helps to jumpstart the month of March, which has now been named National Women’s History Month in the United States . International Women’s Day is celebrated in 176 countries and allows women worldwide to connect, celebrate and honor women past, present, and future.
On this day women will “Celebrate, Commit, and Connect.” They’ll celebrate like never before ~ connect as only women do ~ and commit to improve in 3 areas of their lives:
1. Personal ~ improve their personal health and well being, and their businesses as employees, business owners, entrepreneurs.
2. Family ~ help their families be healthier and prepare for the future right now.
3. Country ~ let their voices be heard: to speak up, to make positive changes in their communities/countries.
Au Pair in America is an organization fully commited to enriching the lives and minds of young women and this day is highly regarded within the organization.
Young women from all over the globe, ages 18 -26, come to America to live with an American family and learn about American culture. The Au Pair in America cultural exchange program provides a platform to really the change lives of the young women that participate. Fanny Carvajal-Delgado, one of our former au pairs from Costa Rica, has said “Working as an aupair with Au Pair in America is a life changing experience. It has changed my life, the way I value my family and friends, the way I see the world and the way I think about myself, in a positive way. I will never be the same person ! When I finished the program I was more mature, Independent and responsible.”
In recognition of International Women’s Day, below are some ways you can celebrate this day as well as National Women’s History month in your lcoal community:
- Register to vote
- Attend an event promoting women’s health, equality or safety
- Thank a woman who has been a positive influence in your life
- Support a program that provides business training for women in developing countries
- Make a doantion that provides education for girls
To find for an International Women’s Day event in your area, go to www.internationalwomensday.com!
MARCH IS RED CROSS MONTH
Did you know that Au Pair in America will pay for the cost of a Red Cross class providing you have at least six months left on your visa and you are taking one of several approved childcare/child safety related classes, such as infant/child CPR or Community First Aid and Safety. Check with your counselor for details!
Dr. Seuss’s Birthday
Born in Massachusetts in 1904, Dr. Seuss wrote The Cat in the Hat and more than fifty other books. These books are fun to read aloud and children love them.
Find as many Dr. Seuss’s book at your local library and read them together with your host child or plan a Dr. Seuss’s party with other au pairs and their kids!
Some fun activities can be found at http://www.seussville.com/