We took a moment to discuss the Feast of the Epiphany, which took place on January 6th. We were getting ready to leave on our trip, so we didn't get to do our special activities, which include hanging a special sign over each door, asking God's blessing upon our home and everyone who enters.
The numbers are for the year and the letters come from the Latin Christus mansionem benedicat, which means Christ bless this house. The letters also stand for the names of the Magi who came to adore Christ, Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. This tradition dates back over five hundred years and begun in Germany. After a service at the churches on Three Kings Day (January 6th) the children go from house to house to gather offerings for children in poor countries. They are dressed as the three kings and carry sticks with stars on the top. At the homes they sing songs and recite messages of Christmas. At each house they paint the letters "20+C+M+B+__"
Kiddo #2 did some work on giant squid, something that has always interested him and correlates well with his work this year in Oceanography. He read a book that he chose at the Smithsonian in addition to some activities I found on their website. He also made a power point presentation summarizing the book. I can't wait to see it. :-)
Kiddo #1 completed some Chemistry assignments in addition to more work in his aviation notebook.
Kiddos #3 and 4 worked on their science, which included a lapbook assignment on rhinos. Kiddo #4 happily returned to sewing class, as well.
Of course, the day included math and some history, as well. It wasn't so bad getting back into the swing of things! (especially when you can read a chapter with a cat cuddled on your lap!) :-)
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What a lovely week :) We are back home and will be ramping up to school this week!
You have such great traditions! My brother-in-law puts the letters/numbers in chalk outside above his front door. I always tell myself that I need to do that too but then always forget. Thank you for the good reminder!
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