Free printable baptism cards, baptism invitations, christening cards

 Many faiths celebrate the sacrament of baptism, be it infant baptism or adult. Infant baptism is also called christening in some denominations. Baptism and christenings are usually followed by a celebration. To keep party planning costs down, use free printable christening invitations. To keep gift giving costs down, use free printable baptism cards.Free printable baptism cards, baptism invitations, christening cards - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

Don't miss Houma-Choctaw native pow wow at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is all about music and food. But there's a second part to the name: heritage. Everyone comes from somewhere and some people, whether they know from where or whom. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is about preserving that genealogical lore and disseminating it to future generations. New Orleans is redolent of flavorful cultural influences, a vital one being indigenous tribes.   Don't miss Houma-Choctaw native pow wow at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Selfie at NYC explosion site ignites furor over insensitive photo ops

A group selfie at a New York City explosion site ignited furor over insensitive photo ops reported Yahoo News March 30. In the wake of an East Village apartment building explosion, some gals thought it would be cute to snap smiling pics of themselves with the still-smoldering ruins as backdrop. The thrill seekers' tackiness was further heightened by the fact that two men are still missing after the NYC explosion.  Selfie at NYC explosion site ignites furor over insensitive photo ops

Jewish Purim printables, Queen Esther activities, lessons for Hebrew holiday - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

The Jewish celebration of Purim begins at sundown on 14th day of Adar in the Hebrew calendar. That's March 4, 2015. Purim celebrates the bravery and wisdom of a Jewish girl, Esther. Esther became queen of Ahasuerus, King of Persia. Here are free printable Purim activities and Jewish lesson plans to help children learn about Queen Esther.Jewish Purim printables, Queen Esther activities, lessons for Hebrew holiday - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

 

Our Lady of Guadalupe printable lesson plans for Catholic feast day - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

Dec. 12 marks the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the Catholic Church. It dates to 1531 when Catholics believe the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Juan Diego, an Aztec peasant at Tepeyac Hill in Mexico City. Latinos venerate Bl. Juan Diego on Dec. 9 and Our Lady of Guadalupe. Their feast days are part of Catholic Advent celebrations. Here are free printable Our Lady of Guadalupe lesson plans. Lesson plans on Mexico are included.Our Lady of Guadalupe printable lesson plans for Catholic feast day

 

Bad Santa rejects autistic child and service dog - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

Apparently, Santa has lost his Christmas spirit. At least the Santa and elf helper at The Shops in Mission Viejo, Calif., have. Showing less yuletide cheer than the duo from "A Christmas Story," this North Pole team turned away a little autistic girl and her service dog Pup-cake. Santa suffers from pitbull phobia, it seems.  Bad Santa rejects autistic child and service dog - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes collected November 17-24 2014

As Black Friday shopping looms, we're making our lists and checking them twice. But let's not forget those whose holidays aren't so happy. Thanksgiving is a perfect time to share with the needy, especially kids. In that spirit, it's time to pack gift shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child donations, the Times and Democrat reported November 6. The Operation Christmas Child 2014 gift donation drive runs from November 17-24--just in time for Thanksgiving.  Operation Christmas Child 2014 time to pack gift shoeboxes for kids - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com