Dealing With the December Dilemma: December Lessons for the 21st Century

Counter the December Dilemma with rich lessons and links on Christmas, the Native American Miwok Big Time Festival, Ramadan, Hanukkah, Christmas, traditions and holidays in general in a culturally competent context.

Also included: an original story about a group of children who combine their holidays into one that focuses on the central themes of all: peace, good will to men and hope.

Countering the December Dilemma
Photos for Brainstorm - Fourth of JulyMiwok Big TimeStudent Page: Indian Grinding RockPhoto for Indian Grinding Rock ActivityStudent Page: Chaw'seStudent Page: Miwok RoundhouseHanukkahStudent Page: The DreidelStudent Page: Make a DreidelRamadanStudent Page: RamadanStudent Page: Good Deed QuiltKwanzaaStudent Page: Kwanzaa
ChristmasStudent Page: The Origin of the Christmas TreeStudent Page: My Christmas Tree Origin StoryStudent Page: Traditions I DoStudent Page: My Traditions Comic StripHoliday RAFT AssignmentWhat is a R.A.F.T.?RAFT RubricMy InvestigationHoliday Cutouts for My InvestigationHoliday Cutouts for My InvestigationKwanmisadomakuh Big Time: Literature Unit
Original Illustrated Story
Literature Unit