Winter Holiday Celebrations and Here Comes Santa!

The week before winter break was full of celebrations!  On Monday we celebrated Hanukkah by lighting our menorah, cooking potato latkes, and playing dreidel game.   Tuesday we took delight in our Christmas in Mexico party by making poinsettias, playing musical instruments along with Mexican fiesta music, and busted open a pinata.  Wednesday we celebrated Kwanzaa by making friendship bracelets, drawing pictures after thinking about what we want to be when we grow up, and worked together to make a paper chain.  Thursday we came together for a Christmas in Italy party.  A parent volunteer brought in her capitelli pasta maker and we made our own snack, delicious!  We also created kitchen witches and beaded pasta necklaces.  Theses are just a few of the activities enjoyed during each party. 

The most exciting part of the whole week was Friday morning, when Santa stopped by for a visit!

Hope everyone had a happy and safe holiday season and week you in 2013!