Winter Traditions - 3rd Grade

There are many different winter holidays, because there are different beliefs. Beliefs often come from our -

• culture

• seasons

• types of food

• schools

People from different cultures often participate in different

• foods

• resolutions

• traditions

• people

Every year, our family has a large meal during the winter holiday. This is known as a -

• tailgate party

• time

• resolution

• tradition

Having a special meal is often done -

• while watching TV

• on Friday nights

• during most winter holidays

• at grandma's house

Our family and friends are often who -

• we talk to the principal with during the holidays.

• we have lunch with everyday because we love them.

• we spend time with during the holidays we celebrate.

• we learn math with because it is challenging.

Which one is not a characteristic of culture?

• food

• clothing

• music

• ice cream

Electric lights, candles, or fireworks are all used during -

• most winter holidays.

• Christmas and Bodhi Day.

• the winter football games.

• winter break.

True or False: All major winter traditions are celebrated in Texas.

• True

• False

Cultural celebrations happen -

• all at the same location

• in different places

• in secret places

• all happen at night

At Dōng Zhì, people eat

• rice balls and dumplings

• jelly doughnuts and fried foods

• gingerbreak and sugar cookies

• tamales and Mexican rice