Students review the history and activities of Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa and make a holiday card for a family member. They work with the teacher individually to create a personalized holiday story from an Internet Web site.

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Kindergarten

Students explore different cultures by researching holidays around the world, and comparing/contrasting their own customs to those of others; students then present their findings to the class.

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1st - 8th

Students examine how they greet the holiday season and participate in a class discussion to explore the ongoing debate on how best to celebrate the holidays. They read and discuss an article, and write a personal essay.

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6th - 12th

Students write reflective essays discussing some of their most poignant holiday memories. They illustrate their writing with original artwork and photographs to contribute to a class-designed holiday memory book.

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6th - 12th

Students participate in a game of Holiday Bingo then discuss Holiday foods and problems from these foods. They review a list of ideas on how not to overeat during the holidays and review ways to cut down on fat in typical holiday dishes.

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Higher Ed