π Topic Summary
World holidays and festivals are special days or periods celebrated by people around the globe. They often reflect a culture's history, beliefs, or values. From religious observances to harvest festivals and national holidays, these celebrations bring communities together and provide opportunities to share traditions, food, and joy. Learning about these holidays helps us understand and appreciate different cultures and the diversity of our world.
π Part A: Vocabulary
Match the words with their definitions:
| Word |
Definition |
| A. Culture |
1. A religious or other solemn ceremony or act |
| B. Tradition |
2. Celebrates the harvest and giving thanks for the bounty of the season. |
| C. Festival |
3. The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or group |
| D. Thanksgiving |
4. A day or period of celebration, typically a religious one |
| E. Ritual |
5. The transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation. |
π Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences with the correct words from the word bank: celebrations, community, history, traditions, cultures.
Holidays and festivals are important _______________ that bring people together. They often reflect a _______________'s _______________ and _______________. Learning about these _______________ helps us understand the world better.
π€ Part C: Critical Thinking
If you could create a new holiday to celebrate something important, what would it be and why? Explain your answer in a few sentences.