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- Pick cultural themes such as a Chinese theme dinner, Greek or Latvian. Absorb yourself into their language, habitat, culture etc.
- A time period is also a neat way to educate your children. What were dinners like in the middle ages? Plan a madrigal dinner. Or, dress in togas and have a Roman feast.
- Want to get your kids interested in History? Plan a dinner around the writing of the Constitution. Let the kids research the signers and pick one to represent. What issues would be discussed at a meal before the signing? Do a little in-character role play during your era correct meal.
- If your kids are book buffs, try a novel themed dinner. Pick something for the family to read and then become the characters. Or, have each family member pick their favorite "classical" character form any story and act as they would according to the book. By the end of the meal, try to guess who each person has chosen to be. Although it would take a little more work, each "character" can choose ahead of time what they will eat, wear and discuss to provide hints towards their identity.
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