Holidays
This holiday often includes decorating a tree and giving gifts.
What is Christmas?
People of many different religions worship in different places. Christians often worship in this building.
What is church?
People speak many different languages around the world. Name one language besides English.
Spanish, French, Arabic, Mandarin, Hindi, etc.
Name one food that is popular in another country.
Sushi, tacos, pizza, curry, dumplings, etc.
True or False: We should treat everyone with kindness, even if they are different from us.
True
During this holiday, many people light a menorah for eight nights
What is Hanukkah?
Muslims often gather to worship in this place.
What is a mosque?
Which continent is Egypt located on?
What is Africa?
Chopsticks are commonly used in many countries in this continent.
What is Asia?
If someone celebrates a holiday you don't celebrate, what should you do?
Respect it and be kind (or ask respectful questions).
This holiday celebrates the end of Ramadan.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
Hindus may celebrate this colorful spring festival.
What is Holi?
Which country is famous for the Great Wall?
What is China?
Name one traditional food often eaten during Thanksgiving in the United States.
Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, etc.
What is one respectful way to learn about another person's culture?
Listen, ask kind questions, read books, attend celebrations (with permission), etc.
During this holiday, families often decorate colorful eggs.
What is Easter?
Jewish people may gather to worship in this place.
What is a synagogue?
Brazil is located on which continent?
What is South America?
Name one tradition families may have that makes them special.
Teacher accepts reasonable answers (special meals, games, holidays, songs, family reunions, etc.)
True or False: It's okay to make fun of someone's accent.
False
Name three holidays celebrated by different people around the world.
Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid al-Fitr, Diwali, Lunar New Year, Kwanzaa, Holi, Easter, etc.
True or False: Everyone celebrates the same holidays.
False
Name three countries.
The teacher accepts any correct countries.
Why is trying foods from different cultures a fun way to learn?
It helps us learn about different traditions and appreciate other cultures.
What does diversity mean?
People are different in many ways, such as culture, language, religion, traditions, abilities, and backgrounds, and those differences make our communities stronger.