by Julia Hammond | Apr 30, 2015 | Blog
My daughter loves Chinese Zodiac signs and when she meets a new friend, she likes to find out what animal she is – a goat, a pig, a rat? She was born in the year of the pig, which she loves, because in China, many people try to have babies that year. Pigs are often...
by Julia Hammond | Mar 23, 2015 | Blog
The Spring 2015 Folklore in a Box is Ready! Every box is a beautiful surprise! Just go to SHOP on the menu bar to purchase yours. Our artfully curated activity boxes come with a booklet telling you all about the folklore of the season and highlighting particular...
by Julia Hammond | Jan 20, 2015 | Blog
I have never really celebrated the new year on New Year’s Day, but instead like to do it later in January, or February, more at the time of the Chinese New Year, or Imbolc, at the first breath of spring. Also, though I do make lists of things I want to do or...
by Julia Hammond | Dec 3, 2014 | Blog
The Winter 2014-15 Folklore in a Box is full of winter fun (and so much to learn) for kids. A super cool gift or great school activity, our box takes you and your kids on a tour of the beauty and meaning of winter in different cultures around the world. Four...
by Julia Hammond | Nov 19, 2014 | Blog
The tradition of decorating for wintertime with evergreens (that sometimes have red berries) can be found in many northern European and North American cultures. It is common in places where it gets cold and dark as we approach winter solstice, and where there are...
by Julia Hammond | Oct 9, 2014 | Blog
I recently came across the first book written by Sarah Ban Breathnach, who you might remember later wrote the bestseller, Simple Abundance. Her first book is quirky, but I kind of love it. It’s called Mrs. Sharp’s Traditions: Reviving Victorian Family Celebrations of...
