It’s the spookiest time of year, and Celebrativity is joining in with a brand-new Spooky Movie Quiz Series!

Over the next three Fridays, you can test your classic film knowledge with short, fun quizzes featuring some of Hollywood’s most haunting (and sometimes humorous) hits. Each video includes multiple-choice questions drawn from iconic spooky favorites, from early black-and-white chillers to unforgettable blockbusters that defined the genre.

The series builds up to a Halloween finale packed with 10 nostalgic movie moments that are sure to bring back memories,  whether you’re a casual fan or a lifelong movie buff.

🕯️ When & Where:

• New quiz video every Friday leading up to Halloween
• Watch on the @Quiz_Time_With_Celebrativity YouTube channel
• Play along solo or challenge your friends, family, or activity group

👻 Hint: Brush up on your classics! Films like Psycho, The Birds, Carrie, and The Invisible Man might just appear...

Get ready for some spooky fun and see how many you can get right! Subscribe to @Quiz_Time_With_Celebrativity channels so you don’t miss a frightful Friday!
Visit @Celebrativity for quote and scenic videos and @Celebrativity_Shorts for short clips to view on your phone.

Today, September 15th, is the International Day of Democracy. It's a global reminder of the value of freedom, participation, and the collective voices that shape our societies. Democracy is more than just a system of government, it is the shared responsibility of citizens to safeguard fairness, justice, and equality for all.

This day gives us an opportunity to reflect on the importance of civic engagement, honor those who have fought for democratic freedoms, and inspire younger generations to carry forward these ideals. Whether through voting, community service, or simply engaging in respectful dialogue, each of us has a role to play in strengthening democracy.

To mark this occasion, I'm sharing two videos and free printable coloring pages:

• Timeless Patriotic Quotes from American History (featuring influential voices who spoke about freedom, unity, and justice. Their words remind us that democracy thrives when people remain active, informed, and committed to one another.) Spanish version.
• The Narrated Constitution (with patriotic backgrounds and narrated by me.)
• Patriotic printable coloring pages in the Spotlight section (perfect for classrooms, caregivers, activities coordinators, or families who want to spark meaningful conversations while enjoying a creative activity.)

As we celebrate the International Day of Democracy, let’s remember that every small action we take, whether it’s teaching the next generation, casting a vote, or sharing inspiring words, helps keep democracy alive and strong.

In a world increasingly separated by technology and fast pace, this day serves as a bridge that connects children to their roots and elders to the future.

​When grandparents actively engage with grandchildren, everyone benefits.

• Emotional and cognitive enrichment: According to a University of Oxford study, children with involved grandparents tend to show stronger emotional resilience, fewer behavioral issues, and better academic engagement. 

• Longevity and social health for grandparents: Older adults who are engaged with their grandchildren often experience better overall health and longer life expectancy, benefits attributed to emotional connection and increased activity. 

• Mutual emotional well-being: Grandparents report reduced loneliness when regularly interacting with grandchildren; 72% cited this benefit in a recent University of Michigan poll.

These relationships are not just practical; they're profoundly meaningful. As one grandparent reflected, such bonds are “a major win-win situation,” benefiting children, grandparents, and even society by reducing healthcare burdens.

Beyond childcare, grandparents enrich educational growth by passing on cultural heritage and values through storytelling, moral guidance, and lived experience, offering lessons that go beyond textbooks. Through programs such as AARP Foundation’s Experience Corps, older adults can serve as tutors, mentors or school volunteers, which can improve student outcomes while also enhancing their own health. 

Many grandparents today also care deeply about the world their grandchildren will inherit and experience anxiety about the effects of climate change. This emotional investment often leads them to engage in climate activism groups such as Elders Climate Action.

Many older adults believe that we owe it to future generations to preserve Earth’s resources fairly and sustainably. Climate change imposes disproportionate burdens on children today, meaning current actions carry ethical weight for the future.

By sharing leisure activities such as gardening or taking nature walks with their grandchildren, they can foster bonds between generations and build common goals regarding sustainability. Grandparents can share firsthand experiences on conserving resources, understanding pollution, and create mutual learning opportunities, and a connection to the natural world. This can help nurture children’s environmental awareness and embeds long-term stewardship.

To Celebrate, here are some meaningful ways to observe Grandparents’ Day and to honor grandparents while nurturing connection, learning, and environmental mindfulness that can positively impact our planet.

• Storytelling in nature: Take a walk with your grandchildren, and tell stories about family or the land while including the importance of nature and sustainability.
• Gardening together: Start (or tend) a mini-garden, teaching practical lessons in ecology, patience, and shared accomplishment.
• Legacy creation: Invite grandparents to share their hopes for the future, what world they wish to leave behind. Capture these as letters, recordings, or art, blending intergenerational values with environmental vision.
• Volunteer jointly: Explore intergenerational volunteering, perhaps tutoring through Experience Corps or joining a local environmental clean-up; acts that serve both education and the earth.

On this Grandparents’ Day, let’s honor the unique role grandparents play as loving caretakers, educators, and role models. They tie together our past and our future, nurturing young minds and caring for the planet in equal measure. By celebrating and supporting intergenerational engagement, investing in children’s education, and committing to sustainability, we affirm that building a better world for future generations starts with the bonds we nurture today.

Virtual Reality (VR) technology is changing how we can experience and interact with the world today. Although it’s often thought of as a gaming tool, VR provides opportunities for seeing places and sights, even for those who have limitations due to time, physical abilities, or financial means.