Tots to Teens: Last chance to visit festive wonderland
The final Christmas Magical Parade of the year is taking place in Killarney on Saturday.
The parade will start at 6pm and last for one hour. But it’s worth getting there early as the Snow Queens and their magical horses roam the parade route from 5.30pm onwards. Special efforts have been made to make these parades more accessible, and there will be a viewing space set aside for wheelchair users at Market Cross and an autism-friendly viewing area in Áras Phádraig on the Lewis Road.
Its bright, funky style blends quality with practicality. It’s made from 100% heavy cotton, which is soft enough for sensitive skin yet durable enough to last.
Its drawstring waistband allows for a snug, customisable fit that can be adjusted as children grow. It comes in sizes to fit two- to six-year-olds, and it costs €15.
This mini record player is designed to bring the storybooks and music discs to life. It’s simple to use and requires no setup. It runs on three AAA batteries, which are included so kids can enjoy it straight out of the box. All they have to do is place a disc on top, and the music or story begins.
The record player costs €59.95 and comes with 16 discs, each introducing children to different elements of traditional Irish music, song, and culture.
The pair abide by one rule: as soon as the first snow falls, they must be careful never to let the light out or the winter in. Winter is personified by a selfish, cunning boy called Frindleswylde, and when the day comes that Cora breaks the rule, her granny and the light vanish into the frozen underworld that is Frindleswylde’s kingdom. It’s up to her to rescue them, and the story tells of her attempts to do so.
The book has echoes of classic children’s characters such as Jack Frost, the Snow Queen, and Peter Pan. It’s gorgeously illustrated with pops of colour against a wintry background of blues, whites, and greys. It also has a heartwarming message about the pain and pleasure that can come from engaging with the world and loving the people around us. It retails from €10.
From 11.30am to 1pm, this non-religious event will offer fun mindfulness games, simple breathing and grounding exercises, collective meditation sessions and creative art activities for kids, as well as separate mindfulness, meditation, and breathwork sessions for adults.
A complimentary lunch will be provided for everyone afterwards. While this event is free, anyone who wants to attend must register in advance via eventbrite.ie.
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