Let's Celebrate!

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We learn the ways in which people celebrate five specific holidays: Ramadan, Diwali, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. Using a chart, we compare and contrast the elements of these celebrations and make a project for each one.

OBJECTIVE

Students Will:

1. Gain information from the reading.
2. Participate in the discussion.
3. Connect with the multicultural theme.

LESSONS FOR THIS UNIT
Lesson 1: Let's Celebrate Ramadan!
Lesson 2: Let's Celebrate Diwali!
Lesson 3: Let's Celebrate Hanukkah!
Lesson 4: Let's Celebrate Christmas!
Lesson 5: Let's Celebrate Kwanzaa!

REPRODUCIBLES
Candle Stick Shape (PDF)
Christmas Light Shape (PDF)

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