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Guthriegabs About What's Special About Pancakes Candlemas Chandeleur Mardi Gras
Kim Guthriegabs M. Ed
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This one-time class traces the history of Chandeleur/Candlemas and Mardi Gras (Pancake Day, Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday) which are both celebrated in February (or March). Why are there two different pancake days?
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Have you wondered why so many people around the world get excited about two cold days in winter? How are these days celebrated in different countries? Why is one day always on February 2, but the other day changes between February and March? When did people start celebrating these days and what are the traditions? Why are pancakes so special? Are there other ways to celebrate these days? These questions and others will be answered during class. Learners will learn the historic...
This class is taught in English.
Explain the history of February 2, known as Candlemas or La Chandeleur. Explain the history of the 47th day before Easter, a Tuesday in February or March. (Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Tuesday, Carnival, Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday) Explain why these days have different names and how they are celebrated.
This class explores the historical significance of two days, which have religious significance for many Christians, while for others they're a national or family tradition. The religious significance explains the calendar date and reasons for some of the names and traditions of these two days. Learners are free to ask questions, but the direction of the discussion will be focused on how people in different countries celebrate these days, not the religious value of the celebration.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/ https://www.tudorsociety.com/candlemas/ https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Pancake-Day/ https://frenchculturalcenter.org/2020/01/28/blog-la-chandeleur-2020/ https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/mardi-gras https://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/history/
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I believe that students need to see the personal side of the world. When students begin to see a unique story in a history or science lesson, they become engaged and learn. Learners need to see the relevance of what they learn. Then, they...
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$10
per classMeets once
50 min
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Ages: 12-16
2-10 learners per class
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