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Holidays Lesson Plan Vocabulary
Cultural Diversity: The presence of various cultural groups with distinct traditions and customs within a society. 1.
Nguzo Saba: The seven principles in Kwanzaa, emphasizing values such as unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. 1.
Karamu: The festive feast during Kwanzaa, symbolizing unity and community celebration. 1.
Piñata: A decorated container filled with candies and toys, traditionally broken during festive occasions such as Las Posadas. 1.
Villancicos: Spanish Christmas carols traditionally sung during Las Posadas. 1.
Yule Log: A large log traditionally burned in the hearth during the winter solstice as part of European and pagan winter celebrations. 1.
Damera: A large bonfire lit during Ganna, the Ethiopian Christmas celebration. 1.
Kinara: The candle holder used in Kwanzaa with seven candles representing the Nguzo Saba principles. 1.
Nacimiento: A nativity scene displayed during Las Posadas, depicting the birth of Jesus. 1.
Mkeka: A woven mat used during Kwanzaa to symbolize foundation and tradition. 1.
Zawadi: Swahili for gifts, exchanged during Kwanzaa to represent love, commitment, and self-improvement. 1.
Hanukkah Menorah: A nine-branched candelabrum lit during Hanukkah, symbolizing the miracle of the oil lasting eight days. 1.
Rangoli: Colorful patterns created on the ground using colored powders, rice, or flower petals during Diwali. 1.
Vibunzi: A decorative ear of corn used in Kwanzaa to represent fertility and the idea of children in the community. 1.
Dreidel: A spinning top used in the game of dreidel during Hanukkah. 1.
Umoja: The principle of unity, the first of the Nguzo Saba principles in Kwanzaa. 1.
Sufganiyot: Deep-fried jelly-filled doughnuts traditionally eaten during Hanukkah. 1.
Posadas Navideñas: Christmas parties associated with Las Posadas. 1.
Winter Solstice: The shortest day and longest night of the year, marking the official start of winter. 1.
Lion Dance: A traditional Chinese dance often performed during Chinese New Year to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits.