Holly folklore for the Festive season
Plantlife say that while it's common to bring Holly into our homes for decoration around the festive season – there is a superstition that it is bad luck to cut down a whole Holly tree. Read more, including the folklore around Holly here.
FSA Wednesday Webinar: The 12 Crafts of Christmas – 13 December 2023 8 – 9.30pm
What's better than sitting in front of a warm fire making delicious and beautiful crafts with eager learners? Learning how to do them yourself! Come along to the Forest School Association’s winter skills share and get into the festive spirit. During the 12 Crafts of Christmas Webinar, 12 creative crafters [...]
20+ Christmas Outdoor Experiences for Early Years and Primary
Creative STAR Learning shares a few outdoor learning and play suggestions (6 November 2022) – simple but great fun and great learning!
How Britain’s favourite festive birds got their names
This article in The Conversation (23 December 2021) describes the names of the birds through their historical English speaking origins. This includes the robin, nuthatch, blue tit, blackbird, and turtle dove.