Las Posadas

Celebrate La Posada!

In Mexico and many parts of Central America, people celebrate La Posada during the nine days before Christmas. It is a reenactment of the journey Joseph and Mary took to find shelter before the birth of their child, Jesus. In this lesson, children will learn about the celebration and will make a poinsettia placemat. This lesson helps children understand how people might celebrate the Christmas holiday during the same time as they do, but in a different way. Read more

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2009

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America. We commemorate as well the timeless values he taught us through his example — the values of courage, truth, justice, compassion, dignity, humility and service that so radiantly defined Dr. King’s character and empowered his leadership. On this holiday, we commemorate the universal, unconditional love, forgiveness and nonviolence that empowered his revolutionary spirit.
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MISSION INN FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

GOOD MORNING AMERICA LIGHTS UP THE HOLIDAYS

Top National News Program will Broadcasts Live from Riverside, California on Friday, November 28, 2009 at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa’s annual Festival of Lights event. Good Morning America will be highlighting the 15th annual event as part of the upcoming weeklong holiday segment – Good Morning America Lights Up The Holidays. In addition, the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is proud to welcome Read more

Hanukkah

The Festival of Lights
Read aloud a simple telling of the Hanukkah story, follow up with comprehension questions, and art activities.

The Jewish holiday Hanukkah literally lights up the home. The eight-day, 2,000-year-old holiday, also called the Festival of Lights, celebrates God’s glory, an ancient victory of the Jews over their enemies, and the freedom Jews enjoy today. Read more

KWANZAA

Kwanzaa is a non-religious event honoring African-American culture and community. Kwanzaa’s seven days of celebration begins on December 26th and ends on January 1st .
The word Kwanzaa is derived from Swahili words meaning “first fruits of the harvest,” and the holiday includes many elements of traditional African harvest celebrations. The most important symbols of Kwanzaa are: Read more