Grade 2 Social Studies

When is New Year's Eve?

• 1 st January
• 31 st December

My cousin is blowing out her candles! I can't believe she's ten!

• Graduation

• Birthday

• New Year's Eve

• Parade

Which of the following is not a significant ethnic or cultural celebration?

(3.13A)

• A. They cook meals that are traditional to their culture.

• B. They speak in the language of their culture with family.

• C. They celebrate holidays that are special to their culture.

• D. They grocery shop at the closest store to their home.

What helps people learn about their family celebrations across the years? (3.15B)

• Stores sell books about how different holidays began.

• Families share pictures and stories with each other that show past celebrations.

• The U.S. President requires a study on them.

• A friend tells another friend something she overheard about a holiday.

What is one New Year celebration that the two countries share? (3.13B)

• A. Stay awake until midnight x

• B. Make noises of celebration

• C. Eat special foods

• D. Clean the house to prepare