๐ Topic Summary
Holidays are special days that we celebrate for different reasons! Some holidays celebrate important people, like presidents or heroes. Other holidays celebrate important events, like when the United States became its own country. And some holidays are about spending time with family and friends and being thankful. Learning about holidays helps us understand our history and traditions!
๐๏ธ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the words with their meanings:
- Holiday: A special day of celebration.
- Tradition: Something people do for many years.
- Celebrate: To do something special to show happiness.
- Patriotism: Love for your country.
- Gratitude: Being thankful for something.
| Word |
Definition |
| Tradition |
A special day of celebration. |
| Holiday |
Something people do for many years. |
| Celebrate |
Being thankful for something. |
| Patriotism |
To do something special to show happiness. |
| Gratitude |
Love for your country. |
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Use the words from the box to complete the sentences.
(Words: family, thankful, flag, history, celebrate)
- We ____________ holidays to remember important events.
- The American ____________ has red, white, and blue colors.
- Thanksgiving is a time to be ____________ for what we have.
- Holidays help us learn about our ____________.
- Many holidays are spent with ____________.
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Choose your favorite holiday, and write a short paragraph about why you like it. What traditions do you and your family have for that holiday?