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December 26th is Kwanzaa, a holiday celebration of harvest fruits and tradition. There are seven principles the holiday is based on. They're listed below. Even if you don't celebrate Kwanzaa, take a look at the list. You may find you are interested in learning more.
One of the all-time greatest stories ever read during the holdays is "A Christmas Carol." Today marks the anniversary of the release of the tale of Scrooge and his visits by the ghosts of Christmas' past, present and future. If you're looking for something to entertain you over your holiday break, you might find a trip to the library for this book is a good choice. Write in and tell us what else you'll be reading while out of school.
When you've read everything on your shelves and you don't have access to a library or bookstore, what can you do to fulfill the urge to read? How about read an eBook. They're full length books you can get to on the Internet. Many of them are written specifically for that purpose. But you can also find some of your favorite classics. Listen to this week's show for more details.
With the cold weather hanging on in Missouri, what better way to warm up than to have a nice cup of cocoa? All you need is a cocoa packet and some water. Add some marshmallows or a mint for extra flavor. Or give someone else a gift of cocoa for the holidays. Package everything but the water up in a little ziplock or sandwich bag. Put a little bow on it and voila, you've got a warm treat for your friends and family.
This time of year, there are all sorts of things you can do to help those less fortunate. Listen to this week's show to get ideas about creating your own toy, food or clothing drive. Make it an event with homemade flyers or posters. Enlist the help of your parents or teachers to get the things you collect to the people who need them. Write in and tell us about your donations or collections. You might just give someone else an idea and help even more people.
Finding crafty things to do when it's cold outside isn't always easy, so we're working to find some ideas for you. This one was discoverd on the Family Fun website. It's called a helping hands wreath. You can make for whichever holiday you celebrate this season. For every craft paper hand you make, write a suggestion of something helpful you can do for that day. Pull a hand out every day. By the time all the hands have been pulled from your wreath, it'll be Christmas or Kwanzaa or Hanukah...you decide.
Many of our soldiers are away from home right now trying to protect those who need it the most. Letting them know that the work they're doing is appreciated is a great way to spread holiday cheer. An Oklahoma teacher came up with a plan and website to do just that. It's called Kids 4 Troops. You can use it to send your own letter to our soldiers. Also feel free to share your thoughts about our military service men and women with KidsCast. As always, we'll post what you write.
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