Martin D. Swann
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The D. stands for Dragon!
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Martin celebrates Three Kings Day with Rosca de Reyes and friends! Who will find the baby Jesus figurine and have to host Tamale Day on Feb 2nd? Stay tuned!
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January 7, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Martin celebrates Three Kings Day with Rosca de Reyes and friends! Who will find the baby Jesus figurine and have to host Tamale Day on Feb 2nd? Stay tuned!
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4px4AVl
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4px4AVl
Friends!! We've reached the end of our 24 Days of Martin journey! Here's a special photo gallery of Martin's Christmas adventures that didn't make it into the official stories.
View the gallery here: https://bit.ly/3YeeLTt
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View the gallery here: https://bit.ly/3YeeLTt
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December 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Friends!! We've reached the end of our 24 Days of Martin journey! Here's a special photo gallery of Martin's Christmas adventures that didn't make it into the official stories.
View the gallery here: https://bit.ly/3YeeLTt
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
View the gallery here: https://bit.ly/3YeeLTt
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
24 Days of Martin - Day 24: Las Posadas
It’s Christmas Eve! Time for the last Las Posada and the Rooster’s Mass!
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It’s Christmas Eve! Time for the last Las Posada and the Rooster’s Mass!
Read more about Las Posadas here: https://bit.ly/4p5W1AF
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
December 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
24 Days of Martin - Day 24: Las Posadas
It’s Christmas Eve! Time for the last Las Posada and the Rooster’s Mass!
Read more about Las Posadas here: https://bit.ly/4p5W1AF
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
It’s Christmas Eve! Time for the last Las Posada and the Rooster’s Mass!
Read more about Las Posadas here: https://bit.ly/4p5W1AF
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
24 Days of Martin - Day 23: Festivus
Happy Holidays & Season’s Greetings! How our Family Celebrates Festivus, by Martin’s Mom
Read more about Festivus with Martin here: https://bit.ly/4pZ4l6y
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Happy Holidays & Season’s Greetings! How our Family Celebrates Festivus, by Martin’s Mom
Read more about Festivus with Martin here: https://bit.ly/4pZ4l6y
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December 23, 2025 at 10:29 PM
24 Days of Martin - Day 23: Festivus
Happy Holidays & Season’s Greetings! How our Family Celebrates Festivus, by Martin’s Mom
Read more about Festivus with Martin here: https://bit.ly/4pZ4l6y
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
Happy Holidays & Season’s Greetings! How our Family Celebrates Festivus, by Martin’s Mom
Read more about Festivus with Martin here: https://bit.ly/4pZ4l6y
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
24 Days of Martin - Day 22 - Pinatas
Martin finds a piñata and Dad tells the history its journey from ancient China to modern Christmas celebrations.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4qn8Y9Z
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Martin finds a piñata and Dad tells the history its journey from ancient China to modern Christmas celebrations.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4qn8Y9Z
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
December 23, 2025 at 3:40 AM
24 Days of Martin - Day 22 - Pinatas
Martin finds a piñata and Dad tells the history its journey from ancient China to modern Christmas celebrations.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4qn8Y9Z
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
Martin finds a piñata and Dad tells the history its journey from ancient China to modern Christmas celebrations.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4qn8Y9Z
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
24 Days of Martin - Day 21 - Winter Solstice
On the shortest day of the year, Martin discovers the true meaning of the Winter Solstice, and everyone decides to make “Renewal Resolutions.”
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On the shortest day of the year, Martin discovers the true meaning of the Winter Solstice, and everyone decides to make “Renewal Resolutions.”
Read more here: https://bit.ly/498gdf4
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
December 23, 2025 at 2:42 AM
24 Days of Martin - Day 21 - Winter Solstice
On the shortest day of the year, Martin discovers the true meaning of the Winter Solstice, and everyone decides to make “Renewal Resolutions.”
Read more here: https://bit.ly/498gdf4
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
On the shortest day of the year, Martin discovers the true meaning of the Winter Solstice, and everyone decides to make “Renewal Resolutions.”
Read more here: https://bit.ly/498gdf4
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
24 Days of Martin - Day 20: Christmas Movies
When the internet goes down, Martin shows his new outfits of cheer and shares the family's nightly December tradition: popcorn and a Christmas movie jar.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3YEnhv5
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When the internet goes down, Martin shows his new outfits of cheer and shares the family's nightly December tradition: popcorn and a Christmas movie jar.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3YEnhv5
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
December 23, 2025 at 12:45 AM
24 Days of Martin - Day 20: Christmas Movies
When the internet goes down, Martin shows his new outfits of cheer and shares the family's nightly December tradition: popcorn and a Christmas movie jar.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3YEnhv5
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
When the internet goes down, Martin shows his new outfits of cheer and shares the family's nightly December tradition: popcorn and a Christmas movie jar.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3YEnhv5
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
24 Days of Martin - Day 19 - Ugly Sweaters
Dad's "Ugly Sweater" causes a morning laugh, but a history lesson from Mrs. Friske reveals the global "Jingle Bell" basis of the trend.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/49kZJS5
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
Dad's "Ugly Sweater" causes a morning laugh, but a history lesson from Mrs. Friske reveals the global "Jingle Bell" basis of the trend.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/49kZJS5
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
December 20, 2025 at 2:51 AM
24 Days of Martin - Day 19 - Ugly Sweaters
Dad's "Ugly Sweater" causes a morning laugh, but a history lesson from Mrs. Friske reveals the global "Jingle Bell" basis of the trend.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/49kZJS5
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
Dad's "Ugly Sweater" causes a morning laugh, but a history lesson from Mrs. Friske reveals the global "Jingle Bell" basis of the trend.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/49kZJS5
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
24 Days of Martin - Day 18 - Gift Swap Parties
White Elephants. Yankee Swaps. Secret Santas. What kind of party do you want to have?
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Y27p5x
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
White Elephants. Yankee Swaps. Secret Santas. What kind of party do you want to have?
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Y27p5x
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
December 20, 2025 at 12:52 AM
24 Days of Martin - Day 18 - Gift Swap Parties
White Elephants. Yankee Swaps. Secret Santas. What kind of party do you want to have?
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Y27p5x
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
White Elephants. Yankee Swaps. Secret Santas. What kind of party do you want to have?
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Y27p5x
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
24 Days of Martin - Day 17 - Gingerbread Houses
Martin faces his nemesis, Germany, when Miss Phoebe reads during library time.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/48JXGa1
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Martin faces his nemesis, Germany, when Miss Phoebe reads during library time.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/48JXGa1
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
December 18, 2025 at 4:25 AM
24 Days of Martin - Day 17 - Gingerbread Houses
Martin faces his nemesis, Germany, when Miss Phoebe reads during library time.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/48JXGa1
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
Martin faces his nemesis, Germany, when Miss Phoebe reads during library time.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/48JXGa1
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
24 Days of Martin - Day 16
Martin's nutcracker battle is interrupted by a Christmas song. Mom explains the legends of mistletoe. Martin groans, “Germany again!”
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3L7rEvy
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
Martin's nutcracker battle is interrupted by a Christmas song. Mom explains the legends of mistletoe. Martin groans, “Germany again!”
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3L7rEvy
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
December 18, 2025 at 3:22 AM
24 Days of Martin - Day 16
Martin's nutcracker battle is interrupted by a Christmas song. Mom explains the legends of mistletoe. Martin groans, “Germany again!”
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3L7rEvy
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
Martin's nutcracker battle is interrupted by a Christmas song. Mom explains the legends of mistletoe. Martin groans, “Germany again!”
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3L7rEvy
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
24 Days of Martin - Day 15
Mom finally bakes a fruitcake! She decides to copy Martin and researches fruitcake to share its origins, symbolism, superstitions, and customs with her Aunt Fran.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4asIBuV
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Mom finally bakes a fruitcake! She decides to copy Martin and researches fruitcake to share its origins, symbolism, superstitions, and customs with her Aunt Fran.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4asIBuV
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
December 18, 2025 at 2:19 AM
24 Days of Martin - Day 15
Mom finally bakes a fruitcake! She decides to copy Martin and researches fruitcake to share its origins, symbolism, superstitions, and customs with her Aunt Fran.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4asIBuV
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
Mom finally bakes a fruitcake! She decides to copy Martin and researches fruitcake to share its origins, symbolism, superstitions, and customs with her Aunt Fran.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4asIBuV
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
Martin got caught up in gift wrapping, cooking baking, and fruitcake eating! Late but not forgotten, here is:
24 Days of Martin - Day 14: Reindeer
Martin discovers the perfect Santa sleigh and learns why there are nine reindeer.
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24 Days of Martin - Day 14: Reindeer
Martin discovers the perfect Santa sleigh and learns why there are nine reindeer.
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
December 18, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Martin got caught up in gift wrapping, cooking baking, and fruitcake eating! Late but not forgotten, here is:
24 Days of Martin - Day 14: Reindeer
Martin discovers the perfect Santa sleigh and learns why there are nine reindeer.
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
24 Days of Martin - Day 14: Reindeer
Martin discovers the perfect Santa sleigh and learns why there are nine reindeer.
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
24 Days of Martin - Day 13
Martin wonders if sleighs could carry soldiers. Dad finds "The Great Sleigh Drive" & Catherine the Great's palace-on-runners with stoves & guards! Prussia again?!
Read more here: https://bit.ly/458kjTb
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
Martin wonders if sleighs could carry soldiers. Dad finds "The Great Sleigh Drive" & Catherine the Great's palace-on-runners with stoves & guards! Prussia again?!
Read more here: https://bit.ly/458kjTb
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
December 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
24 Days of Martin - Day 13
Martin wonders if sleighs could carry soldiers. Dad finds "The Great Sleigh Drive" & Catherine the Great's palace-on-runners with stoves & guards! Prussia again?!
Read more here: https://bit.ly/458kjTb
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
Martin wonders if sleighs could carry soldiers. Dad finds "The Great Sleigh Drive" & Catherine the Great's palace-on-runners with stoves & guards! Prussia again?!
Read more here: https://bit.ly/458kjTb
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas #HolidayTraditions
24 Days of Martin: Day 12
Martin learns the 12 Days of Christmas START on Dec. 25 & run through Jan. 5! Originally a kids' memory game from 1780. The "secret meanings"? A 1979 myth! The family sings together - loser does dishes!
Read the story here: https://bit.ly/4oN9GMF
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Martin learns the 12 Days of Christmas START on Dec. 25 & run through Jan. 5! Originally a kids' memory game from 1780. The "secret meanings"? A 1979 myth! The family sings together - loser does dishes!
Read the story here: https://bit.ly/4oN9GMF
#MartinDSwann
December 13, 2025 at 12:17 AM
24 Days of Martin: Day 12
Martin learns the 12 Days of Christmas START on Dec. 25 & run through Jan. 5! Originally a kids' memory game from 1780. The "secret meanings"? A 1979 myth! The family sings together - loser does dishes!
Read the story here: https://bit.ly/4oN9GMF
#MartinDSwann
Martin learns the 12 Days of Christmas START on Dec. 25 & run through Jan. 5! Originally a kids' memory game from 1780. The "secret meanings"? A 1979 myth! The family sings together - loser does dishes!
Read the story here: https://bit.ly/4oN9GMF
#MartinDSwann
24 Days of Martin Day 11: Martin's Yule Lads research is DONE! 13 Icelandic troll brothers and a VERY long poem to copy. (Of course Germany had to sneak in there too 😅)
Read Story Here: https://bit.ly/3KGW7k0
#24DaysOfMartin #YuleLads #ChristmasStories #Folklore #KidsBooks
Read Story Here: https://bit.ly/3KGW7k0
#24DaysOfMartin #YuleLads #ChristmasStories #Folklore #KidsBooks
December 12, 2025 at 1:26 AM
24 Days of Martin Day 11: Martin's Yule Lads research is DONE! 13 Icelandic troll brothers and a VERY long poem to copy. (Of course Germany had to sneak in there too 😅)
Read Story Here: https://bit.ly/3KGW7k0
#24DaysOfMartin #YuleLads #ChristmasStories #Folklore #KidsBooks
Read Story Here: https://bit.ly/3KGW7k0
#24DaysOfMartin #YuleLads #ChristmasStories #Folklore #KidsBooks
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24 Days of Martin Rewards - Martin’s Adventures
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December 10, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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24 Days of Martin - Day 10: Martin discovers the world celebrates in SO many ways! From Iceland's to Mexico, he's creating an International Holiday Calendar for the Christmas Carnival. (Best of all? Nothing involves Germany!)
Read the full story: https://bit.ly/48xi2TZ
Read the full story: https://bit.ly/48xi2TZ
December 10, 2025 at 10:59 PM
24 Days of Martin - Day 10: Martin discovers the world celebrates in SO many ways! From Iceland's to Mexico, he's creating an International Holiday Calendar for the Christmas Carnival. (Best of all? Nothing involves Germany!)
Read the full story: https://bit.ly/48xi2TZ
Read the full story: https://bit.ly/48xi2TZ
24 Days of Martin - Day 09 - Elves
"WHAT! But it's the NORTH POLE!!" Martin wailed.
Mom smiled. "Ever heard of Heinzelmännchen?"
By the end, Martin admitted: "It's not Christmas if Germany isn't involved!"
Read the story: https://bit.ly/4pnPdPH
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"WHAT! But it's the NORTH POLE!!" Martin wailed.
Mom smiled. "Ever heard of Heinzelmännchen?"
By the end, Martin admitted: "It's not Christmas if Germany isn't involved!"
Read the story: https://bit.ly/4pnPdPH
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas
December 10, 2025 at 12:11 AM
24 Days of Martin - Day 09 - Elves
"WHAT! But it's the NORTH POLE!!" Martin wailed.
Mom smiled. "Ever heard of Heinzelmännchen?"
By the end, Martin admitted: "It's not Christmas if Germany isn't involved!"
Read the story: https://bit.ly/4pnPdPH
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas
"WHAT! But it's the NORTH POLE!!" Martin wailed.
Mom smiled. "Ever heard of Heinzelmännchen?"
By the end, Martin admitted: "It's not Christmas if Germany isn't involved!"
Read the story: https://bit.ly/4pnPdPH
#MartinDSwann #24DaysofMartin #Christmas
24 Days of Martin – Day 05 https://martinsadventures.com/24-days-of-martin-day-05/
24 Days of Martin – Day 05 - Martin’s Adventures
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December 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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“24 Days of Martin” – Day 04 - Martin’s Adventures
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December 5, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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Day 1 of “24 Days of Martin” - Martin’s Adventures
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December 4, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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Day 3 of “24 Days of Martin” - Martin’s Adventures
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December 4, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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Day 2 of “24 Days of Martin” - Martin’s Adventures
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December 3, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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This Thanksgiving, Martin is grateful for curious minds, exciting adventures, and the joy of learning something new every day! He's especially thankful for all the wonderful friends who join him on his journeys. What's one thing you learned this year that you're grateful for?
November 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
This Thanksgiving, Martin is grateful for curious minds, exciting adventures, and the joy of learning something new every day! He's especially thankful for all the wonderful friends who join him on his journeys. What's one thing you learned this year that you're grateful for?