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Sarah and Duck Bake a Cake

In Sarah and Duck Bake a Cake, Sarah and Duck are baking a special cake for Duck’s birthday! They mix flour, milk, and baking powder to make it big and fluffy — but oops! The batter spills! Luckily, the cake starts talking and helps them fix it. When the cake comes out of the oven, Sarah realizes it’s now the cake’s birthday, too! So Sarah, Duck, and the talking cake go to the park to celebrate with songs and fruit loaf. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Sarah & Duck, a kids' show about the adventures between seven-year-old Sarah and her quacky, flappy best friend, Duck.

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Winter Solstice: 6 Traditional Midwinter Celebrations From Around the World
The article "Winter Solstice: 6 Traditional Midwinter Celebrations From Around the World" from BBC's Science Focus explores various ways people celebrate the winter solstice. From Roman pagans to modern festivals in the UK, these celebrations mark the shortest day of the year with unique traditions and rituals, highlighting the cultural significance of this astronomical event.
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Why the United States of America Celebrates Independence Day on July Fourth
The article "Why the United States of America Celebrates Independence Day on July Fourth" from BBC's HistoryExtra explains the origins of America's Independence Day, which commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Dr. Tom Cutterham discusses the historical context of the American Revolutionary War, the contributions of key figures like Thomas Jefferson, and the significance of the day in shaping America's identity.
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Why We Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day — and Why Everything Turns Green
The article "Why We Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day — and Why Everything Turns Green" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores the origins of St. Patrick's Day and how it grew from a religious feast to a global celebration. It traces the life of Saint Patrick, the changing symbolism of green, the rise of parades, and the food traditions that Irish immigrants brought to places like the U.S.
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Fa-la-la-laaaaa! Tell Bluey All About How You Celebrate Christmas

Feeling festive? Tell Bluey and Bingo how your family celebrates Christmas. Draw yourself feeling festive, the bumblenuts you spend the holiday with, what you would look like as an elf, and what it would look like if you had a reindeer. Plus, share what you like to eat and do!

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How One Town Celebrates Spring With Snowdrops

In How One Town Celebrates Spring With Snowdrops, people from the town of Shaftesbury celebrate the first signs of spring with a special festival. They planted over 500 snowdrop flower bulbs in a garden, helping these pretty white flowers bloom year after year. Kids also create big snowdrop lanterns, lighting up the night. The festival ends with a fun dance to wake up the "Green Man," a symbol of spring, and welcome the new season! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Countryfile, which explores rural life and traditions of the countryside.

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Celebrate the Holidays Bluey-Style and Play This Give-or-Grab Game

It's the holiday season! Grab a pal and play this fun game. Here's how:

  1. This is a game for two players. Snip out the counters and presents. Place your counters at the start. Each player begins with five presents.
  2. Take turns to roll a die and move around the board. If you land on a GIVE space, give the other player that many presents.
  3. If you land on a GRAB space, the other player must give you that number of presents.
  4. The game ends when both players cross the finish line. The winner is the player with the most presents!
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Andy Warhol, Innovative Artist

In Andy Warhol, Innovative Artist, host Lily Cole discusses Andy Warhol's childhood and rise to fame, including how he was shot in 1968 in New York City and never fully recovered from his injuries. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.

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Leonardo da Vinci: Artist, Inventor, and Renaissance Genius
The article "Leonardo da Vinci: Artist, Inventor, and Renaissance Genius" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores Leonardo da Vinci’s life as an artist, engineer, and visionary thinker. It outlines his rise from an apprentice in Florence to becoming a celebrated figure in the court of the French king. It also reveals how his inventions — such as early flying machines and war weapons — were centuries ahead of their time.
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Marie Curie: A Scientific Legacy Who Changed the World
The article “Marie Curie: A Scientific Legacy Who Changed the World” from BBC's HistoryExtra explores the life and groundbreaking scientific achievements of Marie Curie. From her difficult childhood in Russian-occupied Poland to her pioneering work in radioactivity, Curie defied gender norms and political obstacles to become one of the most celebrated scientists in history.
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Legendary Cowboys and Gunslingers Who Defined the Wild West
The article "Legendary Cowboys and Gunslingers Who Defined the Wild West" from BBC's HistoryExtra highlights the lives of 13 influential figures of the Old West, from notorious outlaws like Jesse James and Billy the Kid to celebrated lawmen like Wyatt Earp and Wild Bill Hickok. These individuals shaped the history of the American frontier through their daring adventures, law enforcement, and infamous acts, becoming icons that continue to capture the imagination of the modern world.