Bring history and culture to life with this engaging unit on the History of Holidays!
Students will explore major holidays celebrated in Canada and around the world, learning about their origins, traditions, symbols, and modern-day meanings. From Thanksgiving and Remembrance Day to Diwali, Hanukkah, Christmas, and more—this unit helps children understand how holidays connect us through shared values like gratitude, peace, light, and community.
 
Through short readings, discussion questions, and creative activities, students will:
Discover why and how each holiday began
Learn about cultural and religious traditions around the world
Explore symbols, colours, foods, and customs associated with each celebration
Reflect on what these holidays mean today
Practice reading comprehension, critical thinking, and cultural awareness
 
Each Unit Comes With:
A 140 page Parent Manual with all the lessons, activities, games and answer keys for the entire unit
A Student workbook (55 pages) with activities and worksheets that accompany each lesson
Access to exclusive videos that bring the learning to life
 
Holidays in this Unit Include:
New Years
Lunar New Years
Valentine's Day
St. Patrick Day
Earth Day
Easter
Victoria Day
Mother's Day
Father's Day
Canada Day
Labour Day
Truth and Reconciliation Day
Thanksgiving
Yom Kippur
Halloween
Diwali
Remembrance Day
Hanukkah
Christmas
Ramadan
 
Help your students see how holidays tell the story of who we are, what we value, and how we celebrate together!