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Kindergarten Social Studies · World 8: Many Families, Many Celebrations · Level 52
Celebrations
Lunar New Year, Diwali, Hanukkah, Eid al-Fitr, Kwanzaa, and more.
Warm-up, learn, try it together, practice, then a quick check. About 15 minutes.
What children learn in Level 52
- Families celebrate many different holidays. Here are some!
- Lunar New Year starts the new year on the moon calendar. Many Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese families give red envelopes and watch dragon dances.
- Diwali is a festival of lights. Many Hindu, Sikh, and Jain families light diyas, small clay lamps, and make rangoli, colorful designs on the ground.
- Hanukkah is celebrated by Jewish families. They light a menorah for eight nights and spin a dreidel.
- Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by Muslim families at the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, with prayers, new clothes, and a feast.
- Kwanzaa, from December 26 to January 1, celebrates African American culture. Many families light a kinara with seven candles, one for each day.
- And everyone has a birthday, the day you were born! Try it with a grown-up! Learn about a celebration a friend's family has.
Georgia Standards of Excellence in Social Studies:
- SSKG1 — Describe the diversity of American culture by explaining the customs and celebrations of various families and communities.