Cardinals are a familiar songbird. They bring back sweet memories of my grandmother. She decorated her home with a blue and white theme but used pops of red (often cardinals) throughout the rooms. I often saw her sporting a red cardinal pin.

Cardinals also remind me of the holidays with their striking red feathers. Males are more colorful than females. Why? During my research, I discovered that cardinals are named after the Cardinals in the Roman Catholic Church who wear red robes.

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An easy cardinal art project:

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