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Season Archives

A New Way to Paint
On this cold December afternoon, Daddy takes the children to his art studio where they pull out the paint and canvases and begin to create.
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A Book for You
Martin and Sylvia are enjoying all the festiveness of the holiday season. When Daddy tells them about an Icelandic Christmas tradition called Jolabokaflod that involves books and chocolate, their creativity kicks in.
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December 21: Winter Fire is the Best Fire
When the Plejarens are involved, the Winter Solstice bonfire takes on a whole new meaning, size, and scope. But even with the size of the blaze, it’s hard to miss that very strange light once again...
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December 14: More on Santa and Flurrr
So many busy people at this time of year! Tune in for Johnny Boy’s latest discoveries about the universal desire for winter celebrations.
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December 9: Plejarens are Actually Fun!
Johnny Boy recommends Plejaren traditions for an unusual and unexpectedly moving winter holiday celebration.
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December 8: Santa and Four Others that are sort of like Santa
Hold on to your Santa hats, because you are about to discover amazing facts about Celestial beings that are (sort of) like Santa
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Story Eight — “Grandfather’s Penny”
A sweet story about a little boy who earns a penny to purchase a peppermint stick.
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Back Into the Dreamtime: A Story for Shelter-in-Place
Two young bears have grown old enough to venture into the outdoors with their mother. As they become accustomed to their new world, a coming storm forces them all back to their den. Why must they shelter inside?
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Tale Twelve: Lighting the Way
Francis Tully must man the lighthouse while awaiting the arrival of his son's ship, but this means missing the holiday festivities. But then the town brings the festivities to him instead...
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North Dakota: Snow Dancing
In this story based in North Dakota, we learn about the American Experiment through the experience of ordinary citizens who do extraordinary things.
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