10/13/2026
🎅❤️☘️ Christmas, Valentine's Day, and St. Patrick's Day… all in October?!
That's the beauty of homeschooling! Who says holidays have to stay in their assigned months?
At Journey Outpost, we're studying history chronologically, meeting key figures along the way—and having a little fun as we go!
🎅 Last week: We learned about Nicholas, the real man behind the legend of Santa Claus.
❤️ This week: We're celebrating Valentine's Day in October as we learn about Valentine and the history behind the holiday of love.
☘️ In two weeks: We're heading to Ireland to learn about Patrick! (Don't forget to wear your green!)
One of the joys of homeschooling is the freedom to make learning come alive in unexpected ways. We can celebrate Valentine's Day surrounded by fall leaves, talk about Santa Claus before Thanksgiving, and wear green long before March rolls around.
And along the way, we're discovering that behind these familiar holidays are real people, real history, and stories of faith worth remembering.
History doesn't have to be boring, and learning doesn't have to follow the calendar!
Just another reason we love the homeschool life! ❤️