Day 7: Traditions of the Season- Christmas Cards. There’s nothing quite like receiving good old fashion snail mail, and when the holidays roll around snail mail takes the form of the oh so festive and popular Christmas card! From sweet to funny to sentimental and everything in between, Christmas cards have long been a way […]

Day 6: Festive Treats Found at Christmas Markets. I have always believed that one of the most beautiful things about educational travel is that not only do you get to see and learn about historic places and meet new people, but that you get to experience different cultures through their food. During the holiday season, […]

Day 5: The Magic of the Holiday Window Display. The holiday season is a magical time of year; that is heralded in with the welcome sights of over the top and dazzling holiday window displays throughout major department stores and shops. From the glitzy shop windows lining 5th Avenue in New York to the stunning […]

Day 4: The History of the Christmas Tree. O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, how lovely are thy branches! For thousands of years, the evergreen fir has long been a Yule time symbol of winter festivals both Pagan and Christian. The Pagans would use the evergreen branches to adorn their homes during the winter solstice, […]

Day 3: Traditions of the Season- Christmas Crackers. Snap! Pop! Those are the glorious sounds of one of the best traditions of the holiday season in my opinion and I’m sure I’m not alone. Enter the Christmas Cracker! A classic holiday staple for more than a century, Christmas crackers are synonymous with the United Kingdom, […]

Day 2: The History of the Christmas Market. Come late November, something magical begins to happen all across the world but especially in Europe. Quaint stalls pop up in bustling capitals, small cities, and charming little villages, all signaling the start of the festive season. As night falls, these stalls come to life in the […]

Day 1: Celebrate the Holidays in These Merry Cities. The halls have been decked… The tree has been trimmed… The sweet aroma of cookies are baking in the oven.. And you’re putting the finishing touches on any last minute projects. Though we might not be able to travel this year as we have in years […]

Hi everyone! Happy Monday! While another start to the week may be here, I hope you’re excited to read our latest post on an outstanding museum. Please enjoy! Educational tours to Washington, D.C. will greatly benefit by stopping by the Newseum located at Pennsylvania Avenue and Sixth Street, N.W. The Newseum is a state of […]

Hello educational travelers! Please enjoy our latest blog post, and as you relish in the long weekend take a moment to remember what we’re celebrating. To all service men and women past, present, and future, thank you for your service. Educational tours to Washington, D.C. will enjoy a slight diversion from the usually seen sites […]

Hello educational travelers! I hope you enjoy reading our latest blog post leading up to Veteran’s Day this weekend. Educational tours to Washington, D.C. can take a patriotic trip down Memory Lane at the National Museum of the U.S. Navy. Located at the Washington Navy Yard, 805 Kidder Breese Street SE, the museum was established […]