Culture Review

Culture Review

What is the importance of celebrations in a community? ​

​To learn about other cultures and maintain their traditions!

​Diwali

- celebrated in October and November for five days

- called the Festival of Lights

-the lights stand for the power of good over evil​

​- celebrated between January 21 and February 19 in China

- People hang red banners

- a lantern festival ends the celebration in China

Chinese New Year​

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes a similarity between the two cultural celebrations?

• Both of these events celebrate new beginnings for these cultural groups.

• Both of these events are celebrated only in other countries around the world.

• Both of the events have the same food, clothing and decorations.

• Both of these events are celebrated at the same time of the year.

​Kwanzaa

​Dawali

​Cinco de Mayo

​German Fest

Cultural Celebrations in Our Community ​

Multiple Choice

Kwanzaa, German Fest, Dawali and Cinco De Mayo. How are this events alike?

• They are celebrations that are only in the United States.

• They are interesting books people should read.

• They are celebrations about independence.

• They are cultural celebrations in our community

Multiple Choice

Why is the holiday of Thanksgiving important to American culture today?

• It shows that Americans can gather a harvest.

• It celebrates what Americans are thankful for.

• It celebrates America's independence from Great Britain.

• It shows that Americans have important leaders.

Multiple Choice

Which title best fits the list above?

• Ways to participate in government

• Ways to be a good citizen

• Ways to build community at school

• Ways to celebrate your cultural heritage

​Diversity

It is having different types of people in a place, like people of different races, cultures, religions.

Multiple Choice

Why is there diversity in most communities in the United States?

• People from all over the world move to communities.

• Communities have one cultural group living there.

• European explorers stayed together in one place.

• Communities are made up of the same religion.