Jayme Jaramillo
Web
Dropin #5
Favorite
Holidays
Introduction:
Holidays are a
perfect excuse for a party and/or get together!! We celebrate many holidays – Christmas, Hanukkah,
St. Patrick’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Kwanzaa, Halloween, 4th of July,
Memorial Day, Labor Day, New Year’s, Martin Luther King Day, etc.
Ethnic groups and
religious groups all celebrate different holidays, but a lot of people do not
truly understand the reason for the celebration. Is Halloween just to dress-up and receive
candy? Is Valentine’s Day for
lovers? Is Christmas just for getting
presents? Over time most holidays have
lost their true meaning. Everyone knows
they are celebrated, but few know why they are recognized.
Activity:
Your task is to
choose a holiday. You may choose one
listed above or think of another holiday you enjoy. After selecting your holiday, research the
Internet and gather as much information as you can about the holiday. You want to answer the following questions:
- Who celebrates the holiday?
- Why do people celebrate the holiday?
- How long has the holiday been
recognized?
- Where is the holiday celebrated?
- What are traditions on the holiday?
- Why is the holiday important?
- And any other relevant information
Information
Gathering Sites:
You are encouraged
to utilize search engines and gather as much information as you can. Please be certain to give credit when
necessary – if you copy direct quotes or paraphrase, you must use citations. Also, include the web addresses you accessed
to gather your holiday history explanation.
The following
sites are recommended for gathering holiday history:
History
Channel – The history of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.
History of Holidays –
http://www.billpetro.com/HolidayHistory/
History of Common
Holidays – A descriptive history about Valentine’s Day, Thanksgiving,
Christmas, and many more.
http://www.essortment.com/in/Holidays.History/
Wilstar’s Holiday World – A history
lesson about your favorite holiday. This
site includes important information about traditions, customs, and music
associated with holidays.
http://www.wilstar.net/holidays/