There is so much we all have in common. When we look at our holiday traditions, we can see many similarities.

Pre-K students in Kathleen Murray’s class at Circleville Elementary School did just that over the past few weeks. They learned how light is an integral part of many holiday traditions.

 

 

Ms. Murray read the books “Let’s Celebrate” and “Sparkles of Joy” with her class. They learned how people who celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and Diwali all use candles and lights as symbols of their holiday. Muslims use lights or lanterns as they observe Ramadan. During the celebration of Kwanzaa, seven candles represent the seven principles. The common theme: light!

 

 

And food! Each holiday has special foods and snacks adding to the festivities.

 

 

 

The students made Christmas lights, Hanukkah menorahs, candles and lanterns in addition to their cut-out gingerbread people and real gingerbread houses!

So many connections! So much fun and learning!