Ways to Celebrate the Winter Holidays

Activity Overview

In this fun activity, students will explore the different ways people celebrate the winter holidays. Students can use a web or grid to show some of the celebrations for one or more holidays. You can also use this activity to examine historical and/or religious aspects of the winter holiday season, discussing different practices throughout history.

Here are just a few thoughts to get your students started:

• lighting candles
  • menorah
  • kinara
  • advent wreath
  • lights in windows
  
  
• family visits
• parties
• gift exchange
• cards
• church or temple services
• feast
• outdoor decoration
• special food
• holiday games
• holiday music
• volunteering/giving to others

Template and Class Instructions

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