tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201916595736418385.post3011847616525208964..comments2024-03-18T08:16:03.846+00:00Comments on A Shropshire Patch: Experiencing ChristmasMrs Tiggywinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18262841220840086776noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201916595736418385.post-87173246631920285622017-12-13T10:31:14.597+00:002017-12-13T10:31:14.597+00:00Going into school as a volunteer and helping child...Going into school as a volunteer and helping children learn is very enjoyable and satisfying. Before moving to where we live now I was a member of one of the teams in my home town who talked to children about what Christians believe, about festivals etc. invited in by the headteachers and governors. It was done in a sensitive way and I hope these projects, often part of the ministry of Churches Together, will continue in the future. The school holidays are so unco-ordinated nationally. Schools break up at different times with different lengths of holiday. It can be very difficult for a family to make holiday plans or arrange care if working. <br /> Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201916595736418385.post-59943637139758258842017-12-11T11:53:49.724+00:002017-12-11T11:53:49.724+00:00The problem I found with the children breaking up ...The problem I found with the children breaking up for Christmas so early was that it meant the schools were doing their Christmas activities early, even in November, and that meant that small children were excited for longer than they could cope with. Last year I noticed that lots of people were complaining about their children's behaviour in the last week or ten days, and I think it was because they had been looking forward to it for too long and run out of patience. I love the fun activities too, I just like them to be near to Christmas. And your love of kids is obvious and delightful, Wendy. xMrs Tiggywinklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18262841220840086776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201916595736418385.post-18030584517478588892017-12-09T23:58:01.365+00:002017-12-09T23:58:01.365+00:00Our school system was always haphazard on the Chri...Our school system was always haphazard on the Christmas holiday. I always preferred to have my kids home a week before Christmas so that we could enjoy the lead up to it with lots of baking and fun activities. Then things changed and kids were let out a day or two before Christmas which really destroyed my plans. I love kids ;) Your teachings sound like they'd be very interesting to the children. Love the 'Frankenstein' remark! It's good to know the roots of a religion even if it's not your own religion. <br />WendySeptember Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201916595736418385.post-48204563855988448452017-12-09T18:17:28.493+00:002017-12-09T18:17:28.493+00:00We break up here on 15th! It's ridiculous. I...We break up here on 15th! It's ridiculous. I am certainly enjoying my time with the children, more than 600 of them are due to pass through our "experience", children of all faiths and none. x Mrs Tiggywinklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18262841220840086776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201916595736418385.post-65207323934957687732017-12-09T18:15:23.447+00:002017-12-09T18:15:23.447+00:00That does make it very difficult for families. &q...That does make it very difficult for families. "Early" is bad enough without having to contend with "early and very early". xMrs Tiggywinklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18262841220840086776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201916595736418385.post-23883752710854617912017-12-09T18:13:47.822+00:002017-12-09T18:13:47.822+00:00Ah, thanks Pat. I didn't realise that you can...Ah, thanks Pat. I didn't realise that you can't share the Christmas story in American schools and that makes me sad. I think it's so important to understand our own cultural roots and to understand each other - we celebrate Hindu Diwali and Muslim Eid in schools in my community as well as Christmas and Easter because we have children from those faiths in our schools. One week off for Christmas seems a bit tight, but then in the "olden days" I think people only had one day! xMrs Tiggywinklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18262841220840086776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201916595736418385.post-61744033544216716532017-12-09T18:10:37.800+00:002017-12-09T18:10:37.800+00:00Isn't it just! 15th December, for goodness...Isn't it just! 15th December, for goodness' sake. That means that they started doing all their special Christmas things at the end of November or beginning of December before most of us were really in the mood. xMrs Tiggywinklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18262841220840086776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201916595736418385.post-20447198619118684732017-12-09T18:08:10.504+00:002017-12-09T18:08:10.504+00:00I don't think we have, which is a shame. Mind...I don't think we have, which is a shame. Mind you, there are nine schools going through this "experience" and I don't think I could fit in nine Nativity plays, much as I love them. xMrs Tiggywinklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18262841220840086776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201916595736418385.post-27396863398149308452017-12-09T18:06:52.592+00:002017-12-09T18:06:52.592+00:00I didn't realise that, Janet. I think that...I didn't realise that, Janet. I think that's sad. How can we understand each other if we don't know our friends' foundation stories? The fact that Christmas is a cultural event rather than only a religious one makes it all the more important to understand its roots, I think. xMrs Tiggywinklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18262841220840086776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201916595736418385.post-70242934481714688792017-12-08T09:30:58.710+00:002017-12-08T09:30:58.710+00:00I bet the children are enjoying their time with yo...I bet the children are enjoying their time with you and learning a lot at the same time. I can't believe that some schools are breaking up for the holidays so early I think here it is Tuesday 18th:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201916595736418385.post-37326496540537094752017-12-07T20:30:33.502+00:002017-12-07T20:30:33.502+00:00Christmas holidays seem to be 'all over the pl...Christmas holidays seem to be 'all over the place' this year. Some secondary schools in Worcestershire are finishing very early while primaries in the same pyramid are going on until Tuesday 18th........ Poor families. JxJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341377291617694838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201916595736418385.post-48417895964103077122017-12-07T19:12:56.954+00:002017-12-07T19:12:56.954+00:00What a lovely blog post you shared today. I agree ...What a lovely blog post you shared today. I agree with Janet's comment above regarding our schools here in the US. My grandson will have over a two week break for the holidays. Back in my school days, we had one week! Times have changed. Have a wonderful day. Pat xxLilly's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484364335120267101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201916595736418385.post-36935758078821460212017-12-07T11:10:06.070+00:002017-12-07T11:10:06.070+00:00This sounds like a lot of fun and I’m glad to hear...This sounds like a lot of fun and I’m glad to hear that the children are so receptive to the Christmas story. I can’t believe that they finish school next week though, as it is far too early! Marie xCandytuft Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13522342667927356588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201916595736418385.post-89357345713575639782017-12-07T07:08:26.951+00:002017-12-07T07:08:26.951+00:00Well done. A school is such an exciting place at ...Well done. A school is such an exciting place at Christmas. Hopefully you've been invited to the Nativity, the highlight of the year. xCrimson Kettlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13701829170555353323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201916595736418385.post-60942921743827262412017-12-06T23:37:41.319+00:002017-12-06T23:37:41.319+00:00How wonderful that you're able to share the st...How wonderful that you're able to share the story of Christmas, if we tried telling a Christian story in an American school we'd get sued. We can talk about Santa Claus all we want, but not Christ.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.com