Birthdays

Birthdays

Author: The Children's Hour Inc. August 25, 2025 Duration: 59:00
This time on The Children’s Hour, the Kids Crew does a deep dive to learn about birthday traditions from around the world. Here in the United States, many kids can expect a birthday cake, candles, presents, and maybe even a party. But in some regions, like where The Children’s Hour is in the Southwest, we have even more to add to a birthday celebration.

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Duration: 58:10
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Duration: 58:10
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