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| Mon.-Fri., Dec. 1-23, 10:15 a.m. and 11:30
a.m. Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. |
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| Sat., Dec. 13. 12 noon - Family Special | |
Ripley Center, Smithsonian |
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| Ages 5 to 10 | |
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Join our 10th annual multicultural celebration of global winter holidays rooted in the warmth and wonders of light. Learn the history and customs of Ramadan, Devali, Chanukah, Sankta Lucia, Kwanzaa, Las Posadas/Christmas, and a First Nations tradition of Winter Solstice in our most popular performance of the year. Embrace the season and be a part of the festivities—with audience participation for all. Book early, show sells out fast. About the Performance: People all over the world celebrate holidays at this time of year. Many
of these holidays honor the harvest, signal the New Year, or bring families
together to remember the past and look forward to the future. Many holidays
are also rooted in the coming of the shortest day of the year—the
Winter Solstice. This original program was written by Discovery Theater Director Roberta Gasbarre in 2000. Each year it is updated and some new elements are added, keeping the experience fresh for audiences and artists alike Please visit our Education section online to download and print a Learning Guide for Seasons of Light. |