Flowers for Everyone!

Happy May Day! May 1st is often celebrated as the beginning of spring. Give people flowers and dance around a May pole! In Hawaii, it’s also Lei Day. Leis are beautiful flower garlands you wear around your neck. But first, go to the principal’s office. No, you’re not in trouble! Just wish them Happy School Principals’ Day!

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Tea and Quilting in Kazakhstan

To celebrate the Spring Festival, Nauryz, today in Almaty Kazakhstan, quilters are beginning what they hope will become the world’s largest patchwork quilt. The 25,500 square meter quilt will represent the diverse nature and people of Kazakhstan. The city is also serving a big cup of tea to 20,000 people. The cup holds 2000 liters!

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Happy Year of the Dog!

Xīn nián kuài lè! That means “Have a happy new year” in Chinese, because the Chinese New Year starts today. This is the Year of the Dog. The Spring Festival begins 15 days of parties, fireworks, feasts and parades. It’s traditional to wear red and avoid sweeping; you’ll sweep out good luck the new year brought!

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