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Holidays Around the World
Holidays Around the World
Research Project PK-5
Students will compare and contrast two holidays celebrated around the world. Students will compare facts about the holiday such as the date, countries, food, symbols, decorations, songs, gifts, stories, and/ or celebrations practiced by the people within that culture on the given holiday.
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U.S. Holiday Sites |
Foreign Holiday Sites |
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Thanksgiving vs. Chuseok
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Christmas vs. Hanukkah
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Christmas vs. Kwanzaa |
Use same as above [Christmas vs. Hanukkah]
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New Year vs. Chinese New Year |
Time & Date (has a few pieces of useful information)
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New Year vs. Songkran |
Use same as above [New Year vs. Chinese New Year]
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Valentines Day vs. Holi |
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Easter vs Pask (Easter in Sweden) |
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4th of July vs. India 15 August |
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4th of July vs. Mexico September 16 |
Use same as above [4th of July vs. India August 15]
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4th of July vs. Indonesia August 17
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Use same as above [4th of July vs. India August 15]
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Halloween vs. Day of the Dead (Mexico) |
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Halloween vs. Teng Chieh |
Use same as above [Halloween vs. Day of the Dead]
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New Year vs. Diwali |
Use same as New Year vs. Chinese New Year |
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Halloween vs. Obon Festival |
Use same as Halloween vs. Day of the Dead |
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Memorial Day vs. England Armistice Day |
Las Posadas Britannica