A few weeks ago Rowan's school had their holiday program. He was a little nervous beforehand, but did really great. I found it interesting that the school did not have a Halloween party since not everyone celebrates Halloween, but that they did sing some religious songs for the holiday program. Maybe they figure that since there was a Hanukkah song in with all the others it was okay?
that IS very interesting! i'm also wondering what they'll sing in jonah's sing-a-long next Thursday because i know they've been singing the dreidel song as well and jingle bells and possibly we wish you a merry xmas.
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