Holidays

Books

Alexander, R. (Ed.). Top notch 2: Teacher tips - seasons and holidays. New York: Scholastic Professional Books.

Everix, N. (1991). Ethnic celebrations around the world: Festivals, holidays and celebrations. Carthage, Illinois: Good Apple.

Forte, I., & MacKenzie, J. (1991). Celebrate with books: Literature-based whole language units for seasons and holidays. Nashville, Tennessee: Incentive Publications, Inc.

Milliken, L. (1993). Springboards and starters: Grades 2-6 - seasonal and holiday. Dana Point, California: Edupress.

Philpot, J. (1994). Scissor-tales for special days: Storytelling cutups, activities and extensions. Nashville, Tennessee: Incentive Publications, Inc.

Journal Articles

Brodkin, A., & Coleman, M. (1996). "It's against my religion. Instructor. 105 (6), 27, 29, 84.

Dever, M., & Barta, J. (1997). Giving thanks: Observing Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa and Day of the Dead. Social Studies and the Young Learner. 10 (2), 6-9.

Fuller, T. (1993). Celebrate Valentine's day. Creative Classroom. 7 (4), 26-27.

Harvey, K., & Harjo, L. (1994). Holiday calendar: Help or hindrance? Social Studies and the Young Learner. 6 (4), 3.

National Council for the Social Studies. (1994). International days and weeks. Social Education. 58 (7), 436.

Singer, J., & Singer, A. (1997). "Festivals of light": A multicultural celebration in Brooklyn. Social Studies and the Young Learner. 10 (2), 31-32.

Resources compiled by Dr. Loretta Kuse
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