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Homeschooled Kids Newsletter
January 2007

January 1, 2008

Party Ideas

Crafts

Bible Study-New You

Printable Activities

New Year’s Main Entry

New Year’s Day is the first day of the calendar year.

As January 1^st approaches, many people enjoy remembering the main events of the passing year. Celebrations mark the occasion around the world and often feature fireworks at midnight on New Year’s Eve.

New Year’s Day was originally celebrated on March 15^th in the old Roman Calendar. In the year 153 BC, the date was fixed at January 1^st.

In the United States, the old year is represented by “Father Time” and the ushering in of the new year is accomplished by “Baby New Year.”

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January Newsletter For Kids Winter is Here!
	January is the first month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars, and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. January begins (astrologically) with the sun in the sign of Capricorn and ends in the sign of Aquarius. Astronomically speaking, the sun begins in the constellation of Sagittarius and ends in the constellation of Capricornus. January is named for Janus (Ianuarius), the god of the doorway; the name has its beginnings in Roman mythology, where the Latin word for door (ianua) comes from - January is the door to the year. (Wikipedia.com)
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening Whose woods these are I think I know, His house is in the village though. He will not see me stopping here, To watch his woods fill up with snow. My little horse must think it queer, To stop without a farmhouse near, Between the woods and frozen lake, The darkest evening of the year. He gives his harness bells a shake, To ask if there is some mistake. The only other sound's the sweep, Of easy wind and downy flake. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep. -- Robert Frost *********************************************** JANUARY 2008

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J is for J –A – N- U – A – R – Y

J is for Jesus and the new life he offers all those who believe in Him.

A is for A new beginning J

N is for the New Year 2008 and all the great adventures that lie ahead.

U is for the ubiquitous snowfall in the winter months.

A is for the Antarctica.

R is for New Year’s resolutions.

Y is for the new YOU!

Cold Weather Cuisine

When the weather outside is frightful

Cook up Something Delightful ;-)

Here are a few recipes guaranteed to warm up those cold winter’s evenings ahead!

These recipes require the help of your Mom or Dad.

**************************************** Chili · 2 lbs. ground beef · 2 cans chopped tomatoes · 4 16-oz. cans red beans (undrained) · 1 12-oz. can tomato sauce · 1/2 cup chopped onions · 3 tbsp. chili powder · 1/2 tsp. salt · 1 bay leaf · 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped (optional) In a large skillet brown ground beef. Combine beef with remaining ingredients in a large pot and simmer 4 to 5 hours. ****************************************

**************************************** Chicken Noodle Soup · 1 tablespoon butter · 1/2 cup chopped onion · 1/2 cup chopped celery · 4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth · 1 (14.5 ounce) can vegetable broth · 1/2 pound chopped cooked chicken breast · 1 1/2 cups egg noodles · 1 cup sliced carrots · 1/2 teaspoon dried basil · 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano · salt and pepper to taste In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Cook onion and celery in butter until just tender, 5 minutes. Pour in chicken and vegetable broths and stir in chicken, noodles, carrots, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes before serving. ****************************************