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[japan @japan]

#PhotosOfTheMonth: Japanese have long believed that feelings can be carried on the wind, hopefully reaching the ones they love. That’s why #KawagoeHikawaShrine, dedicated to the god of matchmaking, displays kazaguruma (pinwheels) in June.
https://t.co/h6ReSJvSJk

#Saitama

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“Black (Bean) Day” Korean Noodles https://t.co/LJb3BBZMW4

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February 13th is Children’s Day in Myanmar! Did you know that puppets, or marionettes, were the main sources of traditional theatrical entertainment during the time of the Myanmar kings? #myanmar #childrensday #holidaysaroundtheworld #homeeducation #multiculturalkids

[kodomo kids @kodomokids_us]

Darwin Day is a celebration to commemorate the birthday of Charles Darwin on 12 February 1809. The day is used to highlight Darwin’s contributions to science and to promote science in general. #darwinday #holidaysaroundtheworld #multiculturalkids #homeeducation

[kodomo kids @kodomokids_us]

February 11th is National Foundation Day in Japan! Although a very modest holiday now, during the Meiji period this day (known then as Kigensetsu) was considered one of the four major holidays of Japan, with festivals and large parades! 🇯🇵 #homeeducation #multiculturalkids #japan

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February 10th is the Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck ('San Pawl Nawfragu') in Malta! This is the first major feast day of the year and commemorates when St. Paul (the country's patron saint) was shipwrecked on Malta in 60AD. #holidaysaroundtheworld #malta #multiculturalkids

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February 9th is the Feast of Saint Maroun in Lebanon! Did you know the Lebanese national folk dance is the dabke, and refers to the foot stamping of the dance? 🇱🇧 #multiculturalkids #multiculturaldance #Lebanon #homeeducation #holidaysaroundtheworld

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🌹 Propose Day is celebrated in India on February 8th as a day to propose to your significant other! A large number of young people give roses to propose to their prospective girlfriend or boyfriend. 🌹#proposeday #india #multiculturalkids #holidaysaroundtheworld #homeeducation

[kodomo kids @kodomokids_us]

February 7th is Independence Day in Grenada! Did you know the Caribbean country is often referred to as the “Spice Isle” because of its many nutmeg plantations? #holidaysaroundtheworld #grenada #multiculturalkids #homeeducation

[kodomo kids @kodomokids_us]

February 6th is an ethnic national day for the Sámi (Saami) people of Finland, Sweden, Norway and Russia! Celebrations include wearing national garments, attending concerts and events, eating national food, and displaying flags. #saami #holidaysaroundtheworld #multiculturalkids

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February 5th is Runeberg’s Birthday in Finland! Johan Ludvig Runeberg was the national poet of Finland. Check out our website https://t.co/LPLUpLo7RO for an easy Runeberg torte recipe, the poet’s favorite breakfast! #multiculturalkids #runeberg #finland #holidaysaroundtheworld

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February 4th is National Day, or Independence Day, in Sri Lanka! It is celebrated all over the country through a flag-hoisting ceremony, dances, parades and performances. #multiculturalkids #holidaysaroundtheworld #srilanka #homeeducation

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February 3rd is Setsubun, also known as the Bean-Throwing Festival, in Japan! Roasted soybeans are thrown out the door while shouting “Oni (demons) out! Fortune in!” #multiculturalkids #homeeducation #holidaysaroundtheworld #setsubun

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February 2nd is Groundhog Day in the United States and Canada! It comes from a Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog sees its shadow on this day, there will be 6 more weeks of winter. If not, spring comes early! #multiculturalkids #groundhogday #homeeducation

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February 1st is Imbolc in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man!
Imbolc or Imbolg, also called (Saint) Brigid’s Day, is a Gaelic traditional festival marking the beginning of spring. #multiculturalkids #imbolc #homeeducation #holidaysaroundtheworld #ireland #scotland #isleofman

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January 31st is National Backward Day! Think of your favourite dance move and see if you can do it in reverse! #nationalbackwardday #homeeducation #multiculturalkids #holidaysaroundtheworld

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January 30th is Saudade Day in Brazil, a day of remembrance! “Saudade” is a longing that describes both happy and sad at the same time, which is most closely translated to the English saying ‘bitter sweet’. #saudade #holidaysaroundtheworld #homeeducation

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January 29th is National Preschool Health and Fitness Day in the United States! Hop, skip, jump, and crawl on over our website https://t.co/LPLUpLo7RO for great movement-based video lessons that are sure to help your littles shake their sillies out! #fitness #health #preschool

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January 28th is National Daisy Day! Did you know the Japanese word for daisy is hinagiku ひなぎく? 🌸 #nationaldaisyday #homeeducation #multiculturalkids

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January 27th is Sava’s Day in Serbia! Also known as Spirituality Day, this day commemorates the patron saint and national hero of the Serbian people. #holidaysaroundtheworld #homeeducation #serbia #savasday