Celebrations
What do people gather to honour on Dia de los Muertos?
People gather to honour their loved ones who have died.
Where is Canada day celebrated?
All over Canada!
Value: What is something you value?
Could be pets, friends, family, love, respect, etc.
Many people follow the tradition of coloring hard-boiled eggs and giving baskets of candy on this day.
Easter.
What are the colours associated with Christmas?
Red and green.
Where does Winterlude take place? Hint: Capital city.
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Culture can be language, ideas, how you dress, food, religion, music, and other ways of life.
New year's eve or new year's.
During which holiday do Muslims fast?
Ramadan.
What day is Valentines day?
February 14th.
On what day is cinco de mayo celebrated? Hint: The date is 'cinco de mayo' in English!
May 5th.
Which gifts might you give a loved one on Valentines day?
Flowers, chocolates, cards.
What are we celebrating the anniversary of on Canada Day?
When Canada became a country, or its confederation, in 1867.
Where is cinco de mayo celebrated?
Mexico.
Tradition: What is a tradition? Name one tradition that you or your family has.
A tradition could be anything special that you do reoccuringly. Ex. having dinner together, decorating Christmas tree, eating something special for a celebration, etc.
The number of candles on a birthday cake often represents a person’s _____________.
Which holiday is all about celebrating love?
Valentines day.
Which day is New Years eve, and which day is New Years?
December 31st and January 1st.
Culture: Name one part of Canadian culture.
Could be Indigenous culture, poutine, maple syrup, multiculturalism, French and English, hockey, Canadian celebrities.
A common party activity that involves a blindfold and a hanging paper mache object filled with goodies is called a ____________.
Piñata!