Did you know this Thursday is International Day of Commemoration in Memory of Victims of the Holocaust?

This day commemorates the approximately 6 million Jewish men, women, and children murdered during World War II.

From 1941 to 1945 Nazi Germany and its collaborators committed the systematic murder of innocent people. By the end of this heinous act, roughly two-thirds of Europe’s Jewish population had been murdered.

Next Monday, January 31st is Vietnamese New Year's Eve.

Vietnamese New Year, also known as Tet Festival, is the most important festival of the year in Vietnam. Its name, Tet, is an abbreviation for Tet Nguyen Dan, which is Vietnamese for the feast of the first morning of the first day of their calendar.

In 2022, Tet falls on Tuesday, February 1st, and is the Year of the Tiger.

People living in China and in Chinese communities throughout the world annually celebrate the Chinese New Year. It is a 15-day festival that begins with the new moon that occurs sometime between January 21 and February 20 according to Western calendars. Festivities last until the full moon. The holiday is sometimes called the Lunar New Year because the dates of celebration follow the phases of the moon.

Check out the Lunar New Year at Dilworth Park: Saturday, January 29, 2022 | 5-7 p.m. Dilworth Park is the spot for traditional lion dances, ice skating, and a special Lunar New Year menu in the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin. Before or after the event, explore all the winter happenings that make up this year’s Winter at Dilworth Park programming. Where: Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th Street

Alliance for a Healthier Generation provides fitness resources for families via YouTube videos.

Is your student a sports fan? Get active with professional athletes right in your home! Use them as a movement break between lessons or start your day with some fun activities that will be sure to keep your student-focused!

VISIT HERE for fitness break videos, smart food planner, Healthy Home Toolkit, and more!

H.Y.P.E. for Families:

No gym, no problem! Boost your health by staying active at home. You don’t need any fancy equipment to dance and plus, it's much more fun! Make things even more interesting by challenging your family member to a dance battle. Spread the cheer, tag #HYPEatHome in your video and they’ll feature it on their social media.

H.Y.P.E. for Kids:

HIP HOP PUBLIC HEALTH INC. has an entire site dedicated just for kids so they can have some real fun as they get the health information they need. Hip Hop Public Health’s kids site has hundreds of songs, videos, and comics that feature their favorite artists like Ariana Grande, Jordin Sparks, Travis Barker, and Ashanti as well as hip-hop pioneers such as Doug E. Fresh who created the original “Dougie” dance, Darryl DMC McDaniels from Run DMC and Chuck D from Public Enemy.

Marathon kids has free resources available to keep your student’s mind and body active all year long.

Download their lessons and challenges and have your child participate in the movement. Starting from warm-ups, walking, and talking, even work your way to completing a marathon!

Your kids will love all the games and activities they have to offer.

ABOUT MARATHON KIDS:

Marathon Kids is a nonprofit organization on a mission to get kids moving. They provide proven solutions that motivate kids to be more active every day to improve their entire well-being.

When kids feel healthy, they perform better in school, make better choices, and exhibit better behavior. And we made it free, so all children can participate.