Christmas And Advent Around The World 2018

We have in our school many children whose parents have come to Ireland in search of a new and better life. These boys and girls along with their parents have enriched and opened our minds to countries which for many seemed to be on the other side of the world. Quite a number of these parents were quite keen to share with everyone their Christmas and Advent Traditions.

So the Rights Respecting Steering Group organised a ‘Christmas and Advent Around the World’ event in school with the focus on Articles 14 and 30.

Article 14

You have the right to choose your own religion

and beliefs. Your parents should help you decide

what is right and wrong, and what is best for

you.

Article 30

You have the right to practice your own culture,

language and religion - or any you choose.

Minority and indigenous groups need special

protection of this right.

It was a brilliant event! The boys and girls enjoyed learning about the various traditions that take place in so many children’s homes prior to Christmas. They enjoyed sampling the many varieties of food that are enjoyed by so many of their friends. Our parents from Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Slovakia, Italy, Philippines, Bangladesh, Russia, China, Germany, USA, Canada, Israel, Brazil, Moldova and of course Ireland went to great lengths to ensure that the Christmas and Advent traditions of their home country were proudly displayed. Some parents sent in traditional costumes which are worn over the Christmas season. 

A very big thank you to EVERYONE who contributed or helped in any way.