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What is sparking your imagination these days? Drop a post and I'll add to it!

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What is sparking your imagination these days? Drop a post and I'll add to it!

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To play the game in Spanish:

1. Hit Play

2. In the bottom right hand corner click "change language"

3. Choose the Spanish flag (it is the red and yellow flag that is 4th in from the right)

4. If you hover over the top left corner of the screen you can choose different ways to play the game.

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From traditional tapas plates like patatas bravas to our modern Spanish-inspired feasts, these recipes are perfect for when the sun comes out.

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Use iNaturalist to see how many different plants and animals you can identify when you go for a walk around Kent's Pond!

You can even collect some plant samples and make a poster.

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Dzivula Gube
Marine Conservationist & Underwater Photographer, Kenya

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iNaturalist is a social network for naturalists! Record your observations of plants and animals,
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There are lots of Geocache's hidden around St. John's! Here is one with a secret code that you can find around Kent's Pond!

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A little walk into the woods will help you find this cache. A medium sized camo'd pill bottle has been hidden for you to find!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

N yvggyr ybjre guna zl jnvfg urvtug - ohg V'z fubeg!

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Use a smartphone or GPS device to navigate to the provided coordinates. Look for a small hidden container. When you find it, write your name and date in the logbook. If you take something from the container, leave something in exchange. The terrain is 2.5 and difficulty is 2.5 (out of 5).

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This is a super fun game where you combine elements to get new things. There are 720 items to be discovered - how many can you find?

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National Novel Writing Month is a fun, empowering approach to creative writing. The challenge: draft an entire novel in just one month. For 30 wild, exciting, surprising days, you get to lock away your inner editor, let your imagination take over, and just create!

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What are the Celtic Samhain traditions and beliefs you enjoy and believe in?

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What are 2 Celtic Winter Solstice traditions you want to participate in this year? What is the meaning of these activities in the Celtic tradition?

What is 1 food associated with Celtic Winter Solstice that you can prepare this year? Why is that a Winter Solstice food?

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What are the places of Enchantica? How are they the same and different?

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Samhain - the original Halloween! | Articles | CBC Kids

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August 11, 2022

Before there was Halloween, there was (say "SAH-win"). It was a Celtic festival celebrated about 2,000 years ago. People in Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man would take part.

Samhain marked the end of the harvest season. They say it was a time when the divide between this world and the realm of the spirits was thinner.

People believed that spirits could make their way into our world and walk among the living. They were careful to make sure they didn't run into any of them.

When was Samhain celebrated?

It started at sunset on October 31st and ended on November 1st. The Celtic calendar, in these areas, divided the year into two halves. There was the light half and the dark half.

Samhain marked the beginning of the dark half of the year. The days would be shorter and colder.

Two fall holidays in one!

A lot of the traditional Halloween activities you know come from Samhain celebrations. But there's another fall holiday it's similar to - Thanksgiving!

Samhain was a harvest festival. Crops were harvested. There were big bonfires. People gathered together and held huge feasts and celebrations.

All of these events helped them prepare for the hard winter to come.

Ghostly visitors from the other side

Many people believed Samhain to be the most dangerous time of year. All sorts of spirits and sprites would roam the earth.

Most of these didn't have people's best interests at heart. There were many rituals and traditions to keep people safe.

People made huge bonfires. They would leave offerings of food and drink for the spirits. Sometimes they would even leave them portions of their crops.

The first trick-or-treaters

Guising was a part of Samhain. People dressed up in costumes. They would go from house to house and recite songs in exchange for food. Sounds like trick-or-treating!

The costumes were meant to look like fairies and spirits. By pretending to be a spirit, It was believed that you would be protected from them.

Later on, wearing costumes led to "Mischief Night" in some places. Playing pranks on Halloween has been a tradition for over 300 years!

Dinner with your ghostly ancestors

It wasn't just evil spirits that visited our world during Samhain. Relatives and ancestors who had passed on were said to visit.

There would be a place set at the dinner table and one by the fire. Just in case they made it back to our world.

Samhain isn't as widely celebrated today as it used to be. But many of its traditions have turned into Halloween. Who knew you had the Ancient Celts to thank for trick-or-treating?

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Samhain - the original Halloween! | Articles | CBC Kids

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Before there was Halloween, there was Samhain, a Celtic festival celebrated about 2,000 years ago.

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The Winter Solstice is an astronomical event marking the shortest day and longest night of the year holding deep significance across various cultures. Ireland is full of rich Celtic heritage. The winter solstice carries profound historical and spiritual importance. This blog discovers many interesting traditions and customs associated with the winter solstice in Ireland, shedding light on the profound connections between nature, spirituality, and the ancient Celts.

In Ireland, the winter solstice falls around December 21st, signifying the moment when the sun reaches its lowest point in the sky. Referred to as "Grianstad an Gheimhridh" in Irish Gaelic, this celestial event was revered by the Celts as a pivotal moment symbolising the rebirth of the sun and the triumph of light over darkness. The solstice marks a turning point, signaling the gradual lengthening of days and the promise of renewed life and fertility in the coming year.
Ancient Celtic Traditions
The Celts were known for their deep connection to nature and the cycles of the seasons, celebrating the winter solstice with elaborate rituals and festivities. One of the prominent ancient sites associated with the solstice is Newgrange, a prehistoric monument in County Meath in Ireland. Built over 5,000 years ago, Newgrange's passage tomb is aligned with the rising sun on the winter solstice. As dawn breaks on this day, a narrow beam of sunlight enters the chamber, illuminating it in a breathtaking spectacle, demonstrating the Celts' astronomical knowledge and reverence for the sun at this time.

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Exploring the Winter Solstice Traditions in Ireland - Celtic Fusion ~ Folklore Clothing

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The Winter Solstice, 'Grianstad an Gheimhridh' in Irish Gaelic, marks the longest night and shortest day. For ancient Celts, it symbolised a celestial cycle, a sacred passage celebrating the rebirth of the sun. This cosmic dance between light and darkness echoes in enduring rituals, signifying natur

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Winter Solstice Ritual: The Return of Light

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Winter Solstice falls on Dec. 21st (in the northern hemisphere) and is the time when light is born out of the womb of winter’s darkness.

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Fun Winter Solstice Craft Ideas for Kids – Wineberry Wood Press

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Now that you’ve created your map, think about where people live and how that geography affects their lives.

Think about a culture that lives in the mountains. Because of the rocky terrain, these people might build their homes from stone and create art using rocks and minerals found nearby. Their food might include mountain herbs and animals that live in high altitudes. Now, imagine your fictional culture lives in a desert. How might the hot, dry land affect the way they build their homes, the food they eat, and the traditions they have?

Post pictures of different parts of your map and describe the people who live there!

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Welcome to Scotland - National Geographic

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Immerse yourself in the stories and beauty of Scotland – from epic wilderness to traditional crafts. Presented by VisitScotland

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