Celebrating Holidays Around the World What different Holidays are celebrated around the World??? Get Ready…. Here We Go!!!!!

Holidays Celebrated in the United States

CHRISTMAS: DECEMBER 25th Christmas is known as a religious holiday when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The Christmas story comes from the Bible. Christmas is known as a religious holiday when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The Christmas story comes from the Bible. To many people all over the world, Christmas is a season of giving and receiving presents. To many people all over the world, Christmas is a season of giving and receiving presents. Immigrant settlers were the people who brought Father Christmas to the United States. Father Christmas' name was gradually changed to Santa Claus. Many children in the U.S. look forward to a visit from Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Immigrant settlers were the people who brought Father Christmas to the United States. Father Christmas' name was gradually changed to Santa Claus. Many children in the U.S. look forward to a visit from Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Customs associated with Christmas: Christmas cards and going home to be with friends and family. Customs associated with Christmas: Christmas cards and going home to be with friends and family.

THANKSGIVING DAY Thanksgiving began as a feast of thanksgiving in the early days of the American colonies almost four hundred years ago. In 1620, a boat filled with more than 100 people sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to settle in the New Word. Living was difficult for the Pilgrims, and almost half the pilgrims died due to disease. The next summer, the Iroquois Indians taught the pilgrims how to grow crops such as corn, beans, and pumpkins. To show the Indians how thankful they were, the colonist prepared a huge feast for everyone, which is something we still do today. Symbols of Thanksgiving: Turkey, Corn, Cranberry Sauce, Pumpkins, Holiday Decorations and Greeting Cards.

INDEPENDENCE DAY Independence Day is celebrated on July 4. This is the day when the Continental Congress adopted the final draft of the Declaration of Independence. Independence Day is celebrated on July 4. This is the day when the Continental Congress adopted the final draft of the Declaration of Independence. Every July fourth, many Americans have day-long picnics with favorite foods. Events are also planned such as music, baseball games, parades, or fireworks displays. Every July fourth, many Americans have day-long picnics with favorite foods. Events are also planned such as music, baseball games, parades, or fireworks displays. How many men signed the Declaration of Independence???? How many men signed the Declaration of Independence???? **** 56 MEN John Hancock was one of the first men to sign the Declaration of Independence. John Hancock was one of the first men to sign the Declaration of Independence.

Holidays Celebrated in Mexico

CINCO DE MAYO Cinco de Mayo is a very important day for the Mexican community. Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5 th. Cinco de Mayo marks the victory of the Mexican Army over the French. People of Mexican descent celebrate Cinco de mayo by having parades, mariachi music, folkloric dancing and other types of festive activities. Cinco de Mayo is not considered Mexico’s Independence Day. Cinco de Mayo is not only celebrated in Mexico, but is celebrated in the United States as well.

DAY OF THE DEAD This is an ancient festivity that is celebrated on or around November 1 st. This is an ancient festivity that is celebrated on or around November 1 st. This holiday celebrates the life of children and a time to remember those that have passed away. This holiday celebrates the life of children and a time to remember those that have passed away. This is not a sad or depressing occasion, but a very festive occasion. This is not a sad or depressing occasion, but a very festive occasion. Traditions: Families welcome their dead back into their homes and visit the graves of close family. Traditions: Families welcome their dead back into their homes and visit the graves of close family. People remember the ones that are deceased by telling stories about them. People remember the ones that are deceased by telling stories about them.

Holidays Celebrated in the Jewish Community

HANUKKAH Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration that occurs in December, around the same time as Christmas. Hanukkah celebrates the rededication of the Jewish temple. Hanukkah is celebrated more in the homes of Jewish people than in the synagogues. On each night of Hanukkah, families gather at homes, exchange gifts, play games, and re-tell stories.

Holidays Celebrated in China

CHILDREN’S DAY Children’s Day is celebrated on June 1 st of every year. Children’s Day is celebrated on June 1 st of every year. This is the most memorable day for Chinese children. This is the most memorable day for Chinese children. Elementary Schools have a big celebration that day and parents shower their children with gifts all day long. Elementary Schools have a big celebration that day and parents shower their children with gifts all day long. Entertainment places open their doors to children for free. Ex. Cinemas, Parks, Amusement Parks Entertainment places open their doors to children for free. Ex. Cinemas, Parks, Amusement Parks This is a day solely focused on the Chinese children. This is a day solely focused on the Chinese children.

Now it’s time for you to put your thinking caps on…… What are other holidays celebrated around the world? What are other holidays celebrated around the world? What are some holidays that are celebrated in other parts of the country that are similar to holidays celebrated in the United States? How are they similar? What are some holidays that are celebrated in other parts of the country that are similar to holidays celebrated in the United States? How are they similar? THE END