Epiphany party: Three Kings Day Magi activities, Twelfth Night King cake recipes | Examiner.com

Few students look forward to returning to school in January after Christmas vacation. So why not start the New Year with a holiday party? But you just did the holiday season, right? Well, not if you live Europe, South America or some other countries. There, the holiday season has just begun! And it's called Epiphany (or Three Kings Day, Dia de Reyes, Twelfth Night). Roman Catholic and Orthodox Christian churches celebrate Jan. 6 as Three Kings Day when the Magi brought gifts to Baby Jesus. People mistakenly assume the Magi arrived with the shepherds, angels, etc. But the Bible says they came roughly 12 days after Jesus's birth, so Three Kings Day is the Twelfth Night after Christmas.Here's an Epiphany party planner to use for social studies lessons.  Epiphany party: Three Kings Day Magi activities, Twelfth Night King cake recipes

Free Printable Easter Bunny Crafts, Coloring Pages

I'm a good Catholic girl. So Easter, for me, is about the resurrection of Jesus, first and foremost. But I'm not going to lie--I love the secular parts too. Easter baskets, candy, egg decorating, bunnies, baby animals, spring--somehow those things make my celebration of Christ more meaningful. If you enjoy secular Easter, here are free printable Easter bunny crafts. I've included printable activities based on my two favorite bunnies, Peter Rabbit and the Velveteen Rabbit, too. Parents and teachers, you'll want these for preschool classroom fun. Free Printable Easter Bunny Crafts for Preschool