How to Make Rosh Hashanah Cards With Young Children
Jews celebrate the Jewish New Year for 10 days in the fall, beginning with Rosh Hashanah. From 2010 to 2015, the dates range from early to late September. Those who observe Rosh Hashanah believe people are judged and entered into the Book of Life for another year at this time. Traditionally, people send each other greeting cards to celebrate the new year, often with the inscription "L'Shana Tovah" (a good year). Creating a Jewish New Year's card can be fun for children, and a handmade craft makes a distinctive gift. Allow two weeks for the preparation for these cards.
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Things You'll Need
- Waxed paper
- 8.5-by-11-inch paper (one sheet makes two cards)
- Clear contact paper
- Glue
- Flowers and leaves
- Heavy books
Instructions
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Collect some interesting wildflowers and leaves outside, which can be an enjoyable and educational adventure for young children. Do this two weeks before you intend to make the greeting cards. Place the flowers and leaves between sheets of waxed paper.
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Lay several heavy books on top of the waxed paper and allow the flowers and leaves to press for two weeks.
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Hold the 8.5-by-11-inch paper vertically, and fold it top to bottom. Cut along the fold line to produce separate sheets for two cards.
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Fold one of the two sheets in half. Open the folded paper and lay it flat on a table.
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Help your child arrange the leaves and flowers in a pleasing way on the card before gluing them down.
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Allow the child to glue the flowers and leaves to one half of the paper. Cover the flowers and leaves with clear contact paper and trim the excess. This forms the cover of the card. Open the card, and write "L'Shana Tovah" or another greeting of your choice. Repeat this process for the other card.
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Tips & Warnings
Handle the pressed flowers and leaves carefully because they might be brittle.
Allow two weeks for the flowers and leaves to become pressed.
References
- Photo Credit sunflower greeting card image by Barbara Helgason from Fotolia.com
