Winter Holidays Around the World

Explore December holidays around the world with real photographs, a world map, and hands on activities.

What’s inside (18 pages):
Light in the Darkest Days: the winter solstice and why so many holidays use light, with two think about it questions.
Hanukkah: the Festival of Lights, the menorah, and the dreidel.
Christmas: German Christmas markets and Las Posadas in Mexico.
St. Lucia Day in Sweden and Three Kings Day.
Kwanzaa: the kinara and a chart of the seven principles with pronunciation.
Dongzhi in China and New Year in Japan.
Where in the World? A world map with seven numbered places to match to each holiday.
Compare the holidays chart and a holiday words matching page.
Winter math: six word problems about candles, treats, and gifts.
Color a snowflake and complete the snowflake (symmetry).
Family traditions and a review page.
Teacher guide, answer key, and credits.

Inclusive and respectful: a teacher note helps you welcome every family’s traditions. US spelling. A Canadian spelling edition is also available in our store.