Happy Mario Day!

Hey readers,

Its-a-Mario Day! Celebrate the lovable game character and learn some cool facts below!

• Mario was created by game designer, Shigeru Miyamoto in Japan.
• Mario’s original name was Jumpman.
• Mario made his first appearance in the game called Donkey Kong in 1981.
• Mario was originally a carpenter (someone who makes things out of wood), not a plumber.
• Charles Martinet voices Mario, Wario, and Luigi.

What’s your favourite Mario game? Let us know in the comments below!

Have fun!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Happy Holi!

Hi readers,

Tonight is the start of Holi, the Hindu festival of colours!

Holi is celebrated every year to welcome spring. During the festival, people celebrate by throwing  powdered paints and coloured water in the air, and on each other!

Every colour symbolizes something special and has an important meaning.

It’s also celebrated with singing, dancing, lots of yummy food, and bonfires!

If you’re celebrating Holi, let us know what you’re doing to celebrate the holiday.

– Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Fun Family Day Activities

Hey readers,

Don’t you love a long weekend in the middle of winter? Family Day is coming up (February 20th) in many provinces across Canada. Instead of staying cooped-up and cozy inside, throw on a pair of thick socks and venture out into the cold.

We’ve gathered some some fun winter activities to keep you and your family toasty warm!

• Build a snowman: Be it an Olaf lookalike or a upside-down snowman, get creative with your family in the snow!
• Sledding races: Grab your silly carpets and toboggans and head to the hill!
• Make snow angels: Playing in the snow isn’t just for kids, but something the whole family can enjoy.
• Ice skating: Check out your local skating rink for some good times on the ice!

Don’t forget to wrap up this fun-filled day with steaming cup of hot chocolate – or whatever your fave drink might be!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Valentine’s Day Poem!

Hey readers,

Happy Valentine’s Day! To celebrate this day, Chickadee reader Rana, 7, sent this sweet poem. Check it out!

Valentine’s Day

Valentine means love

Valentine means kindness

Valentine whispers

“It’s all for you!”

On this special day

I would like to say

What a great friend you are!

Thank you so much for sharing this with us Rana! Readers, tell us what Valentine’s Day means to you in the comments below.

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Mad for Mad Libs: Travel to the Ice Age!

Hey readers,

Check out this fun mad lib from the December 2022 issue of Chickadee!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com