by Becca Kunz | Feb 1, 2016 | Family, Festivals, Holiday
PRAYER OF SAINT BRIGID Brigid of the Mantle, encompass us, Lady of the Lambs, protect us, Keeper of the Hearth, kindle us. Beneath your mantle, gather us, And restore us to memory. Mothers of our mother, Foremothers strong. Guide our hands in yours, Remind us how to...
by Becca Kunz | Nov 11, 2015 | Festivals, Homeschool
“I carry a light within me A brightly burning flame Though dark may try to win me It ever shines the same It guides me through uncertainty It warms the wintry weather And brings to every burden The lightness of a feather”...
by Becca Kunz | Nov 13, 2014 | Crafting, DIY, DIY GIft ideas, Festivals, Projects
These watercolor paper lanterns are easy and fun to make. Children will love to watch the light dance and glow as they carry them through the dark night. You can find the pattern for this lantern in my Etsy shop First start with 2 sheets of watercolor paper,...
by Becca Kunz | Dec 13, 2013 | Felt, Festivals, Homeschool, Uncategorized
Through the brightness of Saint Lucia, light and hope are celebrated on Santa Lucia Day. This holiday marks the longest night of the year, as well the beginning of the Christmas season in Sweden and many other countries. Light, on this long dark night, is celebrated....
by Becca Kunz | Nov 19, 2013 | Crafting, DIY, Festivals, Projects, Uncategorized
This year for our home school lantern walk, we made paper mache lanterns. We blew up balloons, then covered them with colored tissue and crepe paper, which had been dipped in a water and glue mixture. After they were dry we punched two holes in them and strung them...
by Becca Kunz | Oct 2, 2013 | Festivals, Homeschool, In the Kitchen, Parenting
As part of our home schooling each year, we make dragon bread for Michaelmas, decorating the monster with dried fruit and nuts. We like to use pumpkin seeds for spikes! Michaelmas is celebrated in honor of Saint Michael, who was known to have slain a fierce and...