Angelica Reis

Angelica Reis loves nature, volunteer work, her family, and her faith. She is an English teacher with a background in classical music, and enjoys uncovering hidden gems, shining them up, and sharing them with readers.

The Story of Beethoven: Fun Facts for Kids

Beethoven’s story is an outstanding example of someone who turned the challenges of life into something great.

Family & Education November 29, 2024
President Teddy Roosevelt: Fun Facts to Share With Kids

Theodore Roosevelt embodied traditional values that can inspire kids today.

Family & Education November 28, 2024
Melodies to Celebrate: Traditional Dance Music From Around the World

Classical and traditional music for dance varies widely around the world, making it especially colorful. Different regions and ...

Traditional Culture September 25, 2024
Seasonal Delights: The Writing of Summer

The natural changes and ebb and flow of life that come with summer are artfully expressed in these ...

Literature July 31, 2024
Albert Einstein: An Inspiring Story of Overcoming Odds

From struggling child to Nobel Prize winner, the story of Einstein is a reminder that not everyone’s path ...

History July 30, 2024
Understanding the Proverb, ‘Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness’

Rooted in the ancient world, this profound proverb still helps us create a better life on multiple levels.

Traditional Culture July 27, 2024
A Proverb of Prompting: ‘Make Hay While the Sun Shines’

Missed opportunities are something we can avoid with the help of a little proverbial wisdom.

Traditional Culture June 17, 2024
Watch Out for Those Blank Spots: The Proverb ‘Nature Abhors a Vacuum’

Empty spaces don't tend to stay empty for long.

Traditional Culture June 12, 2024
Embracing the Sourness: ‘When Life Gives You Lemons’

When life gets tough, stick it out, and you can still make the best of it.

Traditional Culture June 10, 2024
Film Concerts: An Immersive Experience of Music

The magic of films in concert, a relatively new genre, promises to rekindle an appreciation for classical music.

Family & Education June 6, 2024
The 7 Best Classical Pieces Related to Dance

Classical music inspired by dance is one of the most vibrant of the whole classical repertoire.

Family & Education June 6, 2024
‘Trust in God, But Tie Up Your Camel’: A Proverb of Faith and Responsibility

Ancient and modern come together in this saying to leave us with some valuable insights.

Traditional Culture June 3, 2024
Seeing the Good in All Situations: The Proverb ‘Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining’

The expression 'silver lining’ has been around for centuries.

Traditional Culture June 2, 2024
Introducing Kids to Orchestra Instruments

Here’s how to use a couple of delightful pieces of classical music written specifically for kids.

Family & Education June 2, 2024
Wooden Wind Instruments From Around the World

Through exploring wind instruments from different countries, we can learn about music and craftsmanship of both past and ...

Music May 15, 2024
Bowed, Plucked, Strummed, and Struck: Stringed Instruments Around the World

7 stringed instruments from around the world can help us appreciate where we are and where we’ve come ...

Traditional Culture May 14, 2024
The Asian Fascination With Cherry Blossoms, Explained

These delicate, ephemeral blossoms symbolize profound values.

Traditional Culture May 1, 2024
‘Good Things Come to Those Who Wait’: The Virtue of Patience

In an earlier era, it was considered one of the highest virtues.

Traditional Culture April 23, 2024
Mice, Men, and Farming: ‘The Best Laid Plans … Often Go Awry’

The saying, “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry” helps us remember that we ...

Traditional Culture April 16, 2024
Seasonal Delights: The Loveliest Spring Prose

Bask in the balm of spring through the pens of literary greats.

Books April 9, 2024
How the Ancients Understood Eclipses

And how to prepare for the April 8 eclipse.

Family & Education April 7, 2024
A Proverb of Perspective: ‘All That Glitters Isn’t Gold’

This proverb’s universal message can inspire us to look at life a little differently.

Traditional Culture April 2, 2024
The Wisdom of Mending Things Sooner Rather Than Later

Where does the saying 'A stitch in time saves nine' come from?

Traditional Culture April 2, 2024
A Proverb to Cherish: ‘One Good Turn Deserves Another’

From Aesop’s fables to a tale from Mississippi, this proverb deserves another turn.

Traditional Culture April 1, 2024
Morning Gold and Muses of Dawn: ‘The Early Bird Gets the Worm’

Cultures and languages around the world agree that morning is a precious time.

Traditional Culture April 1, 2024
The Most Stunning Easter Egg of All

One of the most striking objects I have ever seen is the Ukrainian Easter egg.

Fine Arts March 30, 2024
Know Any Josephs? His Name Day Is Coming

St. Joseph’s Day is coming up on March 19.

Traditional Culture March 18, 2024