Big Book of Canadian Celebrations Grades 4-6
EBJ162
$34.99 CAD
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- Author : Solski, Ruth
Give your students a reason to celebrate each and every month of the year with this giant book of Canadian holidays.
Religious, civil, and seasonal holidays with origins in Aboriginal, African, Chinese, European, Hindu, Japanese, Muslim, and North American traditions are all included.
The effect is a well-rounded, and fascinating glimpse at the stories, people, and values that Canadians find important.
Skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking are featured in hands-on activities augmented by an extensive teacher guide, answer key and, background information for all the holidays.
Canadian Celebrations by Month:
September
Labour Day
The International Hispanic Fiesta
The Autumn Equinox:
Native Festivals
Moon Festivals
The International Day of Peace
Jewish Religious Festivals
Muslim Celebrations
October
Oktoberfest
Canadian Thanksgiving
Halloween
Hindu Festivals
November
All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day
The Tradition of Bonfire Night
Remembrance Day
Hanukkah
December
St. Nicholas Day
Saint Lucia Day
The Winter Solstice
Mexica Posadas
Canadian Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Kwanzaa
Happy Boxing Day
January
New Year's Eve and New Year's Day
A Ukrainian Christmas
The Iroquois Midwinter Ceremony
A Chinese New Year
Canadian Winter Carnivals and Festivals
February
Black History Month
Groundhog Day or Candelmas
St. Valentine's Day
National Flag of Canada Day
Heritage Day
March
Purim
St. Patrick's Day
Spring Equinox
Holi
April
April Fool's Day
International Children's Book Day
Pesah or Passover
Ching Ming
Easter
May
Arbour Day
May Day
Flower Festivals
Mothering Sunday or Mother's Day
Victoria Day
Earth Day
June, July, August
Father's Day
The Summer Solstice
Dragon Boat Racing
Canada Day
Louis Riel Day
Festival of Freedom or Emancipation Day
Hiroshima Day
Heritage Festivals
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