Holiday Songs
All I want for Christmas is.....?
You
My two front teeth
Hippopotamus
This holiday marks an exchange of gifts and excitement for the arrival of Santa Claus!
Christmas
On December 5th, children leave their shoes out hoping a certain someone will fill them with goodies
St. Nicholas Day
Who has a corn cob pipe, a button nose, and two eyes made out of coal?
Frosty the Snowman
This cultural holiday honors African American Heritage and is celebrated Dec 26-Jan 1. It is modeled after African harvest festivals
Kwanzaa
On the twelfth day of Christmas, children set out grass, carrots and other snacks for camels to celebrate this Spanish Holiday
Three King's day
Who first sang 'Have yourself a Merry little Christmas?'
Judy Garland in 'Meet me in St. Louis'
This British holiday has nothing to do with Mohammad Ali! It dates back to the 1800's when upper class Britons gave workers a day off and a gift
Boxing Day
This nine day festival honors the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem - it lasts from Dec 16 - Dec 24
Los Posadas
This song was performed by Adam Sandler on Saturday Night Live to celebrate his favorite winter holiday and name other pop cultures icons who might(?) as well
The Chanukah Song
This holiday celebrates the Winter Solstice (The darkest day of the year), then continues the celebration until January 1st as the days get longer.
Yule
This holiday (Dec 8) is celebrated in China, Korea, Japan and Vietnam. It is observed with meditation and acts of kindness
Bodhi Day