Children love to eat, and they love to celebrate birthdays. What better way to introduce children to different cultures than through birthdays and food. This curriculum uses birthday traditions, stories, crafts, games, and food to give children a “taste” of different cultures around the world. This fits our UU Values that encourage us to learn, grow, value, and respect each other and to build a more peaceful world.

During the summer our middle and high school youth are invaluable teaching assistants.

June

June 2 Multigenerational Flower Communion Service 11 a.m. NO Sunday morning RE, nursery available.

June 9 Annual Meeting – 9:45 a.m. Brunch, All-ages Summer RE 10:30 a.m. during the Annual Meeting. Birthday’s Around the World – Why Do We Celebrate Birthdays? Classroom decoration.

June 16 Birthday’s Around the World – Australia, Fairy Bread

June 23 UUA General Assembly Service – NO Sunday morning RE, nursery available.

June 30 Birthday’s Around the World – China, Longevity Noodles 

July

July 7  Birthday’s Around the World – Mexico, pinatas

July 14  Birthday’s Around the World – Denmark, Kagemand (Child Cake)

July 21  Birthday’s Around the World – Iceland, Edible Pudding Slime

July 28  Birthday’s Around the World – Brazil, Make Pave

August

August 4  Birthday’s Around the World – Israel, Make Kadorei Shokolad

August 11  Birthday’s Around the World – Ghana, Play Ampe

August 18  Birthday’s Around the World – Netherlands, Hagelslag Toast

August 25  Birthday’s Around the World – Egypt, Salt Dough Beads

September

September 2 Birthday’s Around the World – Your Birthday Story – cake and candles