Sudlersville Elementary Judy Center

Bodhi Day – Celebrated by millions of Buddhists on December 8th, Bodhi Day marks the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha. It is a time for meditation and reflection.

Boxing Day – Observed on December 26th in the United Kingdom and several other countries, Boxing Day began as a day to give to those in need. Today, people celebrate by relaxing and spending time with family and friends.

Christmas – Celebrated in many countries, including the United States, Christmas is a time to gather with family, spread love, and enjoy the spirit of joy and giving.

Diwali – Diwali is a five-day festival celebrated in India. Known as the Festival of Lights, it honors the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

Hanukkah – Hanukkah is an eight-day celebration in the Jewish tradition. It commemorates the miracle of the menorah oil, which lasted eight days even though there was only enough oil for one day.

Kwanzaa – Kwanzaa is an African-American holiday observed from December 26th to January 1st. It celebrates African-American culture and heritage and ends with a communal feast called the Karamu.

Las Posadas – Celebrated in Mexico, the United States, and many Latin American countries, Las Posadas lasts from December 16th to December 24th. During the festival, families reenact Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter and break festive piñatas filled with candy.

Lunar New Year – One of the most important holidays in many Asian countries, Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the new year and celebrates the end of winter and the arrival of spring. In China, it is celebrated with the Spring Festival.

Saint Lucia Day – Observed in Scandinavia around the winter solstice, Saint Lucia Day is a festival of lights honoring Saint Lucia, a Christian martyr. It marks the beginning of the holiday season in many Nordic countries.

Saint Nicholas Day – Celebrated on December 6th in many European countries, Saint Nicholas Day honors Saint Nicholas, known for his generosity and kindness. Children often receive small gifts or sweets in their shoes or stockings.

Saint Stephen’s Day – Celebrated on December 26th in some European countries and Spain, this day honors Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, and is part of Christmas festivities.

Week 1/Semana Uno-The Three Little Pigs

Week 2/Segunda Semana-The Gingerbread Man

Week 3/Tercera Semana-The Gingerbread Man

The Judy Center at SES had a busy and exciting November! Our staff was hard at work supporting several events, including SES Conferences, Make A Difference Day, the Dream Forward childcare provider professional learning event, and the SES Title I Reading Night. Outreach is a vital part of what we do at the Judy Center—these events give us the opportunity to share information about our free services, connect families with community resources, and enroll new families with young children.

We wrapped up the month of November with Friendsgiving Feast for all families enrolled in our program. Ms. Jana and Ms. Elizabeth coordinated with Posto Mio Restaraunt owner, Kelly Martinez to ensure our group had enough space for the fun activities planned during the event.—it was such a fun and memorable celebration!

Judy Center programming is developed with funds from the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood.