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Vocab-u-lous! Build a Fabulous Vocab: December Holidays
Find a celebration of winter holidays in a versatile and straightforward worksheet. Learners read a bank of holiday-themed words, including asceticism, solstice, and myrrh, and use context clues to place them in the correct sentences.
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December Holidays Quick Vocabulary Review Worksheet
In this December vocabulary words activity, students read 15 definitions and determine the vocabulary word that fits each definition by memory.
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Winter Holiday Activities Extravaganza
Students define culture and explore elements that are part of the custom or culture of a place. In this holiday lesson, students identify the cultures they participate in. Students identify the differences in people's cultures....
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December Celebrations
Students study customs of various winter holidays. In this holiday lesson plan, students read the book The Reasons for the Seasons and complete a winter glyph. Students use graphing software to create a chart of the holidays that are...
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What is Kwanzaa?
Describe the general characteristics of Kwanzaa after reading Seven Candles of Kwanzaa. For this Kwanzaa lesson, learners study the principles of the Kwanzaa holiday and interpret the principles through music and dance. They...
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The Whole World Celebrated Christmas! Right?
Students take a poll, answering whether they agree or disagree with various statements about the Christmas holiday season. They read and discuss holidays around the world that are celebrated at Christmas time, and write essay responses.
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True or False? A Quiz About Four December Celebrations
Students take a quiz on brief histories of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Las Posadas. They, in groups, research four December celebrations and then test their comprehension.
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Boxing Day
Students learn about Boxing Day. Students decorate cardboard boxes and donate to organizations in their community that help people in need.