Sec 3-4-5 Holiday Traditions Around The World

Holiday Traditions

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Around the World

Source of all images: Genially, Pixabay, Giphy

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Index

INTRO

Tasty

Spooky

Wacky

Caring

Final Answer

Traditions

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INTRODUCTION

The Merriam Webster dictionary defines a tradition as: an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior... Hmmm, but how do traditions start? What makes a tradition... a tradition? And how do we keep traditions alive?

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You will discover some holiday traditions from all over the world. Your goal is to correctly answer questions at each of your destinations to reveal clue pages. While there, keep your eyes peeled for a white spotlight! Move it around to reveal the hidden code that you need to unlock your next destination. Write down the random letters you find on the clue pages as well! After you disembark, unscramble all the letters to form one word and reveal the holiday message!

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Mission

When it comes to holiday traditions, food plays an important role in the celebrations in many countries! Check out this video to discover some holiday food traditions!Begin your journey after you watch this video!

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Tasty Traditions

Check out this video. In which country did this tradition originate?

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JAPAN

SPAIN

ITALY

Tasty Traditions

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If you were in Louisana for Mardi Gras, what would you likely eat?

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Kentucky Fried chicken

King's cake

oysters

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This is a recipe for a traditional meal in which country?

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italy

south korea

france

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What tradition does this image represent?

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la noche vieja

patjuk

la befana

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Check out this video to know more about the origins of that yummy holiday tradition in Japan.

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tasty traditions

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there was a shortage of sushi

Tasty Traditions

How did this culinary tradition start?

turkey was too expensive in Japan

a restaurant wanted chicken to be trendy at christmastime

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customs

B-C-T

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tasty traditions

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Spooky Traditions

Why in the world would you want to introduce a spooky or scary character in a jolly holiday?

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spooky Traditions

Check out this video to know more about a scary holiday tradition perpetuated in many European mountain towns.

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he scares naughty children into acting nicely

he Makes noise and light to chase bad spirits

he Gives work to young men in every town

Spooky Traditions

What role does Krampus play?

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Krampus derives his name from the word krampen, which means ________ in old German.

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demon

claw

evil

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spooky Traditions

Read this text to find out more about a spooky tradition.

What is the purpose of the Yule Cat?

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to scare children

to ensure wool is processed before christmas

spooky traditions

to eat people with ugly with christmas sweaters

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spooky Traditions

Read this text to find out more about another spooky tradition.

Why do Ukranians still decorate their Christmas trees with spider webs?

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ukranians are obsessed with spiderman

they love halloween decorations

spider webs are said to bring good luck

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spooky Traditions

Check out this video to witness a tradition in Wales.

What does the Mari Lwyd tradition have in common with the spider web tradition in Ukraine?

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they are both said to bring good luck

neither of these traditions are practiced today

they are both ukranian traditions

Spooky traditions

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Taking part in these traditions is part of these communities' ____________

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Problems

Economy

Cultural heritage and identity

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legends

E-A-L

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Wacky Traditions

Now, that's what the holidays should be about, right? Wacky, funny traditions that will make anecdotes for years to come! Let's hope no one takes things too far...

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Check out this video to know more about a wacky Swedish Christmas tradition.

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How many times has the Gävle Goat survived in the past 50 years?

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eleven

ten

twelve

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Which of the following statements are true?

a, B, C & E

all of these statements are true

A, C, d & E

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a) The Gävle Goat was hit by a car in 1976.b) An American tourist burned it down in 2001.c) Vandals dressed as Santa Claus and gingerbread men fired a burning arrow at it.d) The city started using drone surveillance to spot vandals.e) In 2011, the goat was sprayed with water to form a protective coat of ice.

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Which of the following statements are true?

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A, b & C

all of these statements are true

a & C

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a) In 2006, the city fireproofed the goat.b) Burning the goat is an entirely legal tradition. c) In 2014, the goat survived three arson attempts.d) The people who make the giant goat want it to be burned down.

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wacky traditions

Read this text to find out more about a wacky tradition.

The el Caganer a popular tradition in which country?

spain

argentina

WACKY TRADITIONS

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mexico

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Where would you typically find an el Caganer figurine?

WACKY TRADITIONS

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in the restroom, where else?

on top of the christmas tree

within the nativity scene

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heritage

I-E-R

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Caring Traditions

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Of course, some of the holiday's most popular traditions are built around sharing, giving and caring. Let's discover how this is so fundamental to the holiday spirit.

Caring Traditions

What do the little styrofoams represent?

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FRIENDSHIP

caring

love

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caring traditions

Read this text to find out more about a caring tradition.

Caring Traditions

le reveillon

le rigodon

la guignolée

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Which tradition does Quebec have to make sure no one goes hungry during the holidays?

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caring Traditions

Ugly Christmas sweaters; a caring tradition?

Caring Traditions

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How did Ryan Reynolds wearing his ugly sweater tradition begin?

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his wife made him wear it

it was a prank

he won the ugly christmas sweater contest

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caring Traditions

Check out this video to see how Ryan Reynolds has turned the ugly Christmas sweater prank into a caring tradition!

Ryan Reynolds turned that ugly Christmas sweater prank into a tradition of caring and sharing. Who will the money he raises help this year?

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Hockey Players

Homeless Puppies

caring traditions

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SickKids

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holiday Traditions

Use all the letters you wrote down to form one word and reveal the holiday message. Hints:-It starts with the letter C.-It's a French and English word.-It rhymes with tradition.

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May this holiday season and your own personal traditions fill your home with joy, your heart with love, and your life with laughter.Happy Holidays!