I've pretty much fallen off of the blogging bandwagon, but since I'm avoiding my work, I thought I'd pop on here and catch up! I love November! It begins with one of my favorite feasts: All Saint's Day!
Years and years ago, we began a tradition: an All Saint's day party where the kids come dressed as their favorite saint. They get to say who they are and tell us something about their patron.
We used to hold our parties in one of our homes and play games in our basements and have snacks at our tables.
And then we had many children. And we met more friends.lol So now we reserve our parish gym.
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| Sts. Rose and Faustina |
We play carnival style games that the older kids now run for us.
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| St. Bridget of Ireland |
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| Sts. Martin and Teresa of Calcutta |
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| St. Patrick |
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| Sts. Benedict (holding his robe), George, and JuanDiego |
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St Nicholas, Sharbel, and Pier Georgio (sans costume)
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It's one of my favorite celebrations with my young homeschoolers. And when we are finished, we come home and make halloween costumes for trick-or-treating.
I pretty much refuse to buy costumes, so my kids get creative making their own. I think they turn out better anyway! We weren't able to coordinate family outfits this year, but I was satisfied with "cute"!
I'm going to quit here and pick up where I left off again [hopefully!] soon!
