Kid News: How Valentine's Day Began
People around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14 with signs of their affection like flowers, love notes, and sweet treats. It is not known exactly how Valentine’s Day began, although many trace it back to Saint Valentine, a Roman priest thrown in jail for helping couples get married. Listen to learn more about the origins of Valentine’s Day, and hear how chocolate became part of the holiday celebrations.
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Every year on April 22, people all over the world celebrate Earth Day to show their support for protecting the environment. The first Earth Day, however, occurred in the United States in 1970 as a protest against a man-made environmental disaster. Listen to hear more about this unfortunate event, and learn how people responded to the very first Earth Day.
Read MoreKid News: Teen Joins Volunteer Firefighters
A teen living in Pennsylvania had some time on her hands and wanted to help her community, so she signed up to become a volunteer firefighter. Soon enough, she was surprised to discover that someone close to her had joined the volunteer firefighting force as well. Listen to hear about the reasons for the teen’s decision and how she inspired others to take action.
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For thousands of years, cultures around the world have set aside time to celebrate mothers. In the U.S., Mother's Day is often celebrated with cards, flowers, or gifts on the second Sunday in May, but across the world and throughout history people have been honoring mothers in all kinds of different ways. Listen to learn about the history of Mother’s Day, and find out why someone once tried to abolish it.
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05/04/2022
https://app.listenwise.com/students/events/2294-kid-news-mothers-day-backstory
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