From 1st to 4th December we were hosted in Eibiswald by our Austrian friends. It was a wonderful time. The journey to the land of snow took few hours and provided us with beautiful landscapes and gave children lot of fun.
We noticed that in this small village, as well as in other cities of Austria, mostly recognized person of Christmas is Saint Nicolas instead of Santa Claus. Children knew him very well and prepared a lot of art works presenting his attributes and look.
However, the biggest surprise was an activity called “Kneippen”. Once a week, children exercise in cold water or barefoot on the snow to develop their immune system and get more healthy. Quick contact with snow or water is followed by warm – up games.
We also watched songs and games prepared by teachers from England and Austria. They gave us a lot of ideas and inspiration for future work.Visiting other kindergartens and schools enabled us to compare educational system existing on each level of education. The trip to Eibiswald gave us insight into how Christmas is celebrated in Austria. Beautiful, but not overwhelming christmas decoration greeted us from every corner.
Best Christmas wishes from Lodz!
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