Our Acton traditions

All session learners have been exploring traditions around the world in our very own Spark Studio. We practiced traditions of France, Israel, China, Mexico, and even Minnesota (many learners reminded us of the Viking rival in Packer country). Globe Trot Scott sent us amazing and generous gifts. And yes, if your learner asks, Globe Trot Scott is real! Who else would have sent these packages?

During our travels we had many conversations about our family traditions and how our celebrations may be similar or different. The studio has been bursting with stories and joy this week as learners share their family traditions.

“We clean the house really really good and then we decorate ornaments”

“Our family has a lot of chocolate money, like soooo much, and we play dreidel”

“I love making gingerbread houses and we always have gumdrops, lots of colors, but sometimes I run out because I like to eat them”

“My family has a secret old, old, old, family recipe and we don’t tell anyone but we make our recipe and we share the surprise with friends”

“Every year we make cookies. My Mom makes the cookies and I always get to put the sprinkles!!!”

Traditions are beautiful and sometimes develop unexpectedly. This year at Acton our learners started a tradition that we just love. At the beginning of the session we lit a candle to countdown the days until the sun returns for Winter Solstice.  Once we lit the first candle, learners broke out in song, their favorite Session 1 song, Light a candle for peace, light a candle for love, light a candle that shines all the way around the world… And for the last 15 days we sang, a beautiful learner created Acton tradition!