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Bastille Day!

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What Happened on Bastille Day? 

Nearly 250 years ago, the poor people in France were very angry. On July 14, 1789 they decided to rebel against the king and queen. They entered a prison in Paris called Bastille, stole the weapons stored inside the prison and released the prisoners. This was the start of the French Revolution which lasted 10 years. 

Fun Fact #1: only 7 prisoners were inside Bastille when the prison was raided.

 

Why Were the Poor So Angry?

The king controlled everything at the time. The king and his friends were wealthy, very powerful and could do whatever they liked. Does this sound fair?

The poor had two big complains:

  1. Taxes were too high because the king had an expensive lifestyle
  2. There was not enough food for everyone

They would chant: “Nous avons faim! Nous ne sommes pas contents!” Who knows what this means?

 

So What Did They Do?

The poor wanted a democratic government Do you know what a democracy is? After they raided the prison and got the weapons, they decided to fight against the king and his army. The poor were now in charge! They arrested the king and queen of France and their friends. Later the king and queen were executed.

Fun Fact #2: In a democracy everyone has a say on who will run the country and how it will be run. Democracy is a Greek word which means “rule by the people.” Ready for some Take Tzat yet?

 

Who Celebrates Bastille Day? 

Bastille Day is celebrated by France and by many other French speaking countries. 

July 14th is a national holiday in France. The most famous event on the day is the Bastille Military Parade. The parade first started in 1880. 

Most people also have large picnics, fireworks, music and dance… and some Chomps Elisé, of course!

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Fun Fact #3: France’s flag was created during the Revolution. The three colors represent liberty, equality and fraternity for all citizen. Design your own French Flag and send it to us here!

Munchachos Snacks Children: World Curiosity France Bastille Day French Flag

How Does This Relate to Who We Are and What We Do?

At Munchachos, we believe that it is important to fight for what you believe is fair. In order to do so though, it helps to be curious to understand what is fair and what you can do to make a change. There is no better way to learn about the world, its people and other cultures than by tasting its flavours and playing fun games. That is why we created Munchachos!

 

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Happy Birthday America!

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Why Happy Birthday?

July 4th is America’s Independence Day, also known as its Birthday. 

300 years ago, America was part of Great Britain (also called the United Kingdom). On July 4th 1776 Thomas Jefferson wrote a letter to King George of England declaring that America was separating from British rule. This is how the United States of America (USA) was born! This letter was called the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson became the 3rd president of the USA. 

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July 4th is celebrated with BBQs, fireworks, parades and of course some yummy Hip Hop Pop. Sounds like a great birthday party!

Why Did America Want Independence from Britain?

The USA was unhappy with the British government. America felt that the British government taxed them too heavily. In addition, the USA had no say on the laws that they had to live by. It’s easy to imagine that the USA was pretty upset…

So What Happened?

The Americans (known as colonists at the time) began to fight back. That’s how the Revolutionary War between the USA and Great Britain began in 1775. 

However, fighting was not enough. The colonists decided to formally separate from Britain a year later. Understandably, England did not accept the Declaration of Independence. The Revolutionary War continued until 1783, when the USA defeated Britain.

Fun Fact #1: When the United States gained independence, 2.5 million people lived in America. Today the population of the USA is more than 300 million!

How Does This Relate to Who We Are and What We Do?

We are all about encouraging curiosity in the world. To do so, it’s best to have an open mind and to try new things: meet new people, read, try a new Munchable… It also helps to remember that all people are all equal. Thomas Jefferson and the authors of the Declaration of Independence felt the same way back in 1776. The second sentence of the Declaration of Independence says, “… all people are created equally and have rights that include life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”. Can you find this sentence below?

Munchachos Snacks Children: World Curiosity USA Declaration of Independence

 

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3 Reasons To Try a New Flavour

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There are an infinite number of different flavours in the world. Unfortunately, we will only ever try a few of these. That makes the Munchachos quite sad, but we can all do something to change it!

Trying new foods may sound risky at first but what is the worst that can happen? You just spit it out… You won’t know if you like or dislike something until you try it! So go on, be adventurous and read below about our top 3 reasons to keep exploring!

 

Why Try New Food?

There are so many reasons to try new foods. Here are our top 3: 

Learn About Different People

Food is an amazing way to discover cultures and countries. Learn how people from different countries eat, what they eat and the reasons why. Is it easier to grow in the country due to its climate? Has it got something to do with the country’s history? Is it due to trading with a neighbouring countries?

Fun fact #1: Chocolate was used as a currency by the ancient Aztecs.

Fun fact #2: Honey never goes rotten! Edible forms of honey have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs!

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Become Healthier and More Creative

By exploring new foods you benefit from a more varied and balanced diet and allow your body to gain nutrients from new sources. The more nutrients, the stronger and healthier you will be. Our palate can learn just like our brain! We try a new food, fall in love with a new flavour, discover a new ingredient and learn what it goes well with. 

Now we can recognise it, mix and match it with other flavours and create delicious recipes. Check out our blog for easy nutritious examples that will get you creating in the kitchen!

 

Connect with Friends

Adventures as so rewarding! Impress your family and friends with your knowledge of different foods and countries. Try new things and set an example. Encourage them to have an open mind too! How fun would it be if you went around to your friend’s house after school and knew all about what was for dinner! Or better yet if you travelled to a new country and already knew some of its flavours and favourite foods!

 

Come on, who wouldn’t want to explore new foods? Why don’t you start your flavourful adventures with some yummy Munchables designed by nutritionists especially for children? You have so much to gain!

 

How To Do It?

You don’t have to start with any scary foods. Just be curious and make sure you start exploring! The Munchachos thought this through very carefully and created the Munchables just for you! 

You may not like something the first time you try it. But give it another shot! Try think about what you didn’t like – Was it the texture? The smell? Or the taste?

 

How Does This Relate to Who We Are and What We Do?

Amazing things will happen when you try new foods. At Munchachos HQ, we love learning about new countries and cultures, mainly through food. It is the perfect way to become Worldwise, healthier and more creative. Read more about it here and here!

 

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The World Cup

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Are you enjoying the World Cup? Here at Munchachos HQ, we cannot get enough of it! Curious to learn more? Thought we should share some fun facts about the World Cup and our view on the power of sport. 

Fun Facts

  • More than 3 billion people watched the 2014 World Cup. That’s neatly 50% of the world! 
  • The World Cup is played every 4 years (each year in a different country) and lasts 4 weeks
  • Uruguay hosted the first world cup in 1930. 
  • The first World Cup shown on TV was in 1954 (hosted by Switzerland)
  • Thirteen countries played in the first World Cup in 1930 and now 32 countries take part
  • Thieves stole the World Cup trophy in 1966 (the year England won) and tried to sell it. A dog found the trophy under a car!

 

Who Are the Champions?

Only 8 different countries have won the World Cup so far (Brazil, Germany, Italy, England, Argentina, Uruguay, France and Spain). 

Brazil has won it 5 times. Brazil is the only country to have played in every World Cup ever! 

Who are you supporting? Have you found your country’s yummy Munchable?

Munchachos Snacks Children: World Curiosity Brazil

HOW DOES THIS RELATE TO WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO?

Everyone can enjoy football (soccer). It does not matter who you are, where you come from, what language you speak or what you believe in. Football is a very simple sport that is played all over the world. 

In the World Cup you can see some of the World’s richest countries competing with some of the World’s poorest countries. You might even catch yourself discovering a country you didn’t know existed!  

During the World Cup, millions of people come together to support their countries, meet new people and have fun. It is a wonderful way to learn about different people and countries. 

Munchachos believes that sport offers a very powerful way to bring the world together. This is at the core of our mission. Now pop open a bag of Munchables and enjoy the beautiful game!

 

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Who Were The Suffragettes?

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Who Were The Suffragettes? What Were They Fighting For?

Today in the UK, men and women have equal rights. This was not always the case! Only 100 years ago women did not have the right to vote in Parliamentary Elections. [We have elections to decide who will run the country.] Can you believe this? 

The suffragettes fought really hard for women to be able vote. Most people thought that the suffragettes were crazy! Even Queen Victoria said that the fight for women’s rights was a “mad, wicked folly”. The fight for the women’s vote clearly needed some heroes and heroines! (and probably some healthy munchables to cure hunger pangs) 

Fun Fact #1: ‘Suffrage‘ means the right to vote in political elections.

Who Were These Heroes and Heroines?

Two women really stood out:

Millicent Fawcett

In 1897 Millicent Fawcett founded the suffragists group. The suffragists campaigned very peacefully but did not achieve a lot despite their efforts. 

Munchachos Snacks Children: Suffragettes Curiosity Millicent Fawcett

Emmeline Pankhurst

Emmeline Pankhurst created the suffragettes movement in 1903. This group of women used violent protests to get their message across. 

Munchachos Snacks Children: Suffragettes Curiosity Emmeline Pankhurst

There is a statue of Emmeline Pankhurst in Victoria Tower Gardens – have you seen it?

Compare these two very brave and motivated women. They both had the same goal but used very different tactics: peace vs. violence. Which tactic would you choose?

Fun Fact #2: Not all suffragettes were women.

Fun Fact #3: The suffragettes wore purple, white and green.

What Happened Next?

In 1914 the First World War started. Women still did not have the right to vote! 

The men went to war and the women stayed at home to help their country. For many women, this was the first time they had to work. They took on the jobs that men would normally do, such as working in factories and coal mining.

By doing this, women gained a lot of respect. Finally!

Did Women Finally Get The Right to Vote?

Yes! In 1918, 15 years after the suffragettes started protesting, men older than 21 years old and all women older than 30 years old who were married or owned a house won the right to vote. 10 years later, in 1928, all women over the age of 21 were allowed to vote. Women and men finally had equal voting rights.  

How Does This Relate to Who We Are and What We Do?

Thanks to the suffragette’s movement, more people started sharing their opinions. We believe that everyone’s view should be heard. The more we learn about people that are different to us, the better. We can learn new ideas and ways of thinking. This curiosity will encourage creativity. We wrote a fascinating blog about this. Curios to read more? Click here! 

Munchachos lives to make children more curious about different countries and cultures. We believe that childlike curiosity is essential as the world becomes more complicated and multicultural – read more here!

 

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