WXXI Education

12/25/2025

Christmas Day is today. Learn about the various traditions that people hold to celebrate it. Then have yourself a merry little Christmas!

Christmas Day isn't just a holiday for Christians. Learn about the various traditions that people hold to celebrate it. Then have yourself a merry little Christmas!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas!

12/25/2025

12/23/2025

It’s the holiday season and we all know that means seeing old St. Nick in his big red suit. But have you ever stopped to wonder why he doesn’t wear any other color? Because he used to be seen wearing blue suits, purple suits, yellow suits and sometimes he was even skinny! So how did we end up a ...

12/23/2025

HOLIDAY embraces familiar and new winter celebrations as part of our American experience with the handmade. Featuring ceramic artist Susan Garson, paper artist Kathleen Trenchard, ceramic artist Veronica Castillo, the National Gingerbread House Competition at Grove Park Inn, Biltmore House, and wood...

12/22/2025

Christmas is a time for family fun, traditions and making memories. Books can be a big part your family's holiday traditions. This Christmas season, explore our list of Christmas books for children ages 1-10.

This Christmas season, explore our list of new — or new to you — Christmas books for children ages 1-10.

12/21/2025

At WXXI Education Services page: Watch PBS KIDS holiday LIVESTREAM & choose favorites from the On-demand playlist & winter games! Go to: https://wxxi.org/education

12/21/2025

Opportunity for K-12 teachers during Summer, 2026.

Calling all K–12 educators! We are now accepting applications for the Acadia Teacher Fellows Program!

The Acadia Teacher Fellows Program is a unique professional development opportunity where you’ll collaborate with interpreters, researchers, trail crews, and park partners. From leading education projects to joining fieldwork like boat trips and trail construction, you’ll gain hands-on experience and create lesson plans to bring the park back to your classroom.

📅 Program Dates: July 7 – August 1, 2026
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.nps.gov/acad/learn/education/development/teacher-fellowship.htm

12/20/2025

Check out these cool facts that’ll make you feel like a real Weather Hunter!❄️☃️

12/20/2025

Hanukkah takes place from 12/14-12/22 this year. Public menorah lighting are here: https://rochestermomcollective.com/event/12-corners-l-e-d-menorah-lighting/ on December 20th at 7pm.

Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration, but anyone can find meaning in the holiday. Check out the origins of the tradition, and and how it is observed today.

12/20/2025

Join the Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition for a powerful 7-day city wide celebration of culture, unity, and purpose from December 26–January 1 as we honor all Seven Principles of Kwanzaa with community, creativity, and intention.

Day 1: Umoja (Unity)
December 26 | 5:00–7:30 PM | Rochester City Hall
Opening Ceremony, Honors Award Presentation, remarks from city leadership, performances, children’s program, and healthy refreshments.

Day 2: Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)
December 27 | 1:00–4:00 PM | Kate Gleason Auditorium, Rochester Public Library
Film screening, community reflections, youth programming, and cultural presentations.

Day 3: Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility)
December 28 | 5:00–7:30 PM | Clinton-Baden Recreation Center
Community service focus, local leaders, youth presentations, performances, and
refreshments.

Day 4: Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)
December 29 | 6:00–9:00 PM | Boys & Girls Club of Rochester
Real estate panel hosted by Northstar Real Estate & Key Bank, small business networking,
youth entrepreneur showcase, and a community marketplace.

Day 5: Nia (Purpose)
December 30 | 5:00–7:30 PM | Adams Street Recreation Center
Naming workshop, drum & dance workshop, cultural storytelling, youth activities.

Day 6: Kuumba (Creativity)
December 31 | 5:00–8:00 PM | David Gantt Recreation Center
The community feast, fashion show, live performances, awards, and closing cultural
community celebration.

Day 7: Imani (Faith)
January 1 | Celebrated at Home with Family
A day of reflection, gratitude, and renewal.

✨ This is more than a celebration — it’s a movement.
✨ A week of Black culture, self-determination, family, economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.

ONE PEOPLE. ONE PURPOSE.

12/20/2025

The Winter Solstice is 12/21/25 at 10:03am this year. Here is an explainer on what it is.

As our earth revolves around the sun, our daylight hours get longer and shorter depending its orientation. Learn more about why we celebrate the longest and shortest days of the year.