Winter Cultural Celebrations Lesson Resources 2016

Grade 1

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Handout Nights of Light

Nights of Light

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Many holidays are celebrated with lights, food, and games.

During Christmas, people put lights on Christmas trees. They sing songs.

During Diwali, people light clay lamps. They wear new clothes.

During Eid-al-Fitr, people light lanterns. They eat dates and other special foods.

During Hanukkah, people light candles on a menorah. Children play a game with a dreidel.

Nights of Light

During Kwanzaa, people light candles on a kinara. They decorate their homes with colorful cloths.

On Lunar New Year, people light fireworks. They wear red. Red is a lucky color.

People all over the world celebrate special days.

“Chanukah, Oh Chanukah”

Oh Chanukah, Oh Chanukah Come light the Menorah Let's have a party We'll all dance the Horah Gather around the table I’ll give you a treat Sevivon to play with And latkes to eat And while we are playing The candles are burning low One for each night They shed a sweet light To remind us of days long ago A Wonderful Winter Holiday

Kwanzaa is a non-religious, African-American holiday that celebrates family, community and culture. It was established in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga to encourage African Americans to learn about their customs and history. The name Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili word Kwanza which means “First Fruits”.

Celebrated each year from December 26 through January 1, it focuses on seven principles called Nguzo Saba (en-GOO-zoh SAH-bah).

• Umoja (oo-MOH-jah) - unity

• Kujichagulia (koo-JEE-chah-goo-LEE-ah) - self- determination

• Ujima (oo-JEE-mah) - collective work and responsibility

• Ujamaa (oo-jah--MAH) - cooperative economics

• Nia (NEE-ah) - purpose

• Kuumba (koo-OOm-bah) - creativity

• Imani (ee-MAH-nee) – faith

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