World Holidays

World Holidays are special days that are celebrated by people around the world. They are an important part of different cultures and traditions.

Types of World Holidays

There are different types of world holidays:

National Holidays: These are specific to a particular country and are celebrated by its citizens.
Religious Holidays: These are based on religious beliefs and are observed by people who follow a particular religion.
Cultural Holidays: These are related to the traditions and customs of a particular culture or ethnic group.

Significance of World Holidays

World Holidays are significant because they:

Bring people together
Promote cultural understanding
Preserve traditions and customs
Provide opportunities for celebration and reflection

Examples of World Holidays

Some examples of world holidays include:

Study Guide

Here are some questions to help you study world holidays:

What are the different types of world holidays?
Why are world holidays significant?
Can you name three examples of national holidays?
How do cultural holidays promote understanding among people?
What are the similarities and differences between religious and cultural holidays?

◂Social Studies Worksheets and Study Guides Third Grade. World Holidays

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The resources above cover the following skills:

National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)

TIME, CONTINUITY, AND CHANGE

SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMS SHOULD INCLUDE EXPERIENCES THAT PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY OF THE PAST AND ITS LEGACY.

KNOWLEDGE - Learners will understand:

Key symbols and traditions that are carried from the past into the present by diverse cultures in the United States and world.

National Standards for Civics and Government (NSCG)

What are the Basic Values and Principles of American Democracy? Why is it important for Americans to share certain values, principles, and beliefs?

American identity: Students should be able to explain the importance of Americans sharing and supporting certain values, principles, and beliefs. To achieve this standard, students should be able to

Describe holidays Americans celebrate and explain how they reflect their shared values, principles, and beliefs, e.g., the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Presidents’ Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, Veterans Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday

National Center for History in Schools (NCHS)

Topic 3: The History of the United States: Democratic Principles and Values and the People from Many Cultures Who Contributed to Its Cultural, Economic, and Political Heritage

How democratic values came to be, and how they have been exemplified by people, events, and symbols.

The student understands events that celebrate and exemplify fundamental values and principles of American democracy.