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"Swallows Depart from San Juan Capistrano Day" is a special day on October 23 when people in California watch small birds called swallows leave the Mission San Juan Capistrano to fly to warmer places for the winter. These birds come back every spring, usually around March 19, and their arrival and departure have been celebrated for a long time. People enjoy watching the swallows and learning about their journey. It's like saying goodbye to good friends who are going on a big trip, hoping to see them again next year.
How to celebrate Swallows Depart from San Juan Capistrano Day?
On Swallows Depart from San Juan Capistrano Day, you can celebrate by watching a bird documentary with your family to learn more about swallows. Draw pictures or make crafts of swallows using paper and colors. Go outside and see if you can spot any birds flying in the sky. You might also write a short story or poem about swallows and read it aloud. Bake bird-shaped cookies or enjoy a picnic outside, pretending you are a bird flying to a new place. Share time with friends or family and talk about what you learned about these amazing birds.
