Teachers are honored worldwide for their essential role in shaping future generations. In Mexico, May 15th marks Día del Maestro, a day when students express their gratitude through ceremonies and celebrations. In the United States, Teacher Appreciation Week in early May is filled with thank-you notes, small gifts, and community…
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Children’s Day Traditions: Honoring the Joy of Learning Worldwide
Across the world, children are honored in many unique and meaningful ways. In Mexico, Children’s Day (Día del Niño) on April 30th is filled with festivities, games, and school events that recognize the joy and potential of every child. Similarly, in Japan, Kodomo no Hi (Children’s Day) on May 5th…
Multicultural Roar: Multicultural Fair 2025
“Lo mejor que el mundo tiene está en los muchos mundos que el mundo contiene.” — Eduardo Galeano Durante muchos años, la Escuela John F. Kennedy, The American School of Querétaro, ha conmemorado el Día de la Bandera (24 de febrero) con una ceremonia de honores a la bandera de…
Giving Thanks Around the World
Thanksgiving is an American holiday, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the U.S., to give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year, rooted in a 1621 feast shared by Pilgrims and Native Americans. But many other countries around the world also have unique traditions for…
Multicultural Roar: Diwali
Diwali, also known as Deepavali in Sanskrit, is India’s cherished “Festival of Lights” celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Newar Buddhists, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. This ancient celebration coincides with the new moon in late October or early November when…
Multicultural Roar: New Zealand
At the beginning of this school year, we proudly raised the flag of New Zealand to welcome a new family to our diverse school community, which this years represents over 35 nationalities. New Zealand is renowned for its stunning landscapes, including volcanoes, hot springs, and glaciers, as well as its…