1st Grade World History

1st Grade World HistoryBy Ashley PrietoIndicator 2: Evaluate the interaction of world cultures and civilizations,philosophies, and religions.Cinco de mayo Holiday of MexicoMexican soldiers over took the French and Mexican traitors in 1862Cinco de Mayo means May 5th in SpanishThis celebrates freedom and liberty for MexicoMexico and United States worked together to protect Mexico

Chinese New YearFor 2012 Starts January 23Animal Sign for the year 2012 is a dragonThe new year date changes from year to year like the new moon changesChinese people all over the world have parades

Holiday of IrelandIt celebrates when Christianity was brought to IrelandCelebrated on March 17th People normally attend church services, wear green clothingAlso celebrated in Great Britain, Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand

Celebrated from December 26 to January 1African American and Pan-African holiday A cultural message about what it means to be African and humanA celebration of family, community and cultureUse a Kinara or candle holder 3 red candles on the left, 3 green on the right and a single black candle in the centerCandles represent the principlesLite one candle each dayKwanzaa

Hanukkah

Is a Jewish holiday Celebrated for 8 days and 8 nightsStarts on the 25th of the Jewish month of KislevHanukkah means dedicationsIt commemorates the re-dedication of the holly Temple in JerusalemLighting the hanukkiyah- every night for 8 nightsPopular game- spinning the dreidelJewish people eat fried food

DiwaliWednesday October 26thA festival of IndiaKnown as the festival of lightsCommon practice to light small oil lamps called diyasCandles are placed in the home, in yards, gardens, and on rooftops and outer wallsExchange of sweets and explosion of fireworksCelebrations meaning depends on where in India It signifies the renewal of life

Japanese Childrens DayJapan National holidayOriginally called Tango no Sekku and was a festival for boysFamilies fly huge carp-shaped streamers (koinobori) Carp symbolizes strength and successTake baths sprinkled with iris leaves and roots thought to promote health and ward off evilRice cakes called kashiwamochi are eaten

Childrens Day

RamadanHappens in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar Lasts 29 to 30 daysParticipate in not eating, drinking, smoking during the daylight hoursTeaches Muslims about patience, spirituality, and humilityQuran is to be read and there are mosques held every nightEgypt and other Muslim countries celebrate this holiday

ChristmasCelebrated December 25thTo celebrate the birth of Jesus the NazarethHistory of ChristmasCelebrated in the USA, Mexico and more Christian countriesCustoms are gift giving, music, Christmas cards, church celebrationsDecorations include mistletoe, nativity scenes, holly , lights, and Pine trees

Day of German UnityThis festival happens in GermanyCelebrated on October 3Commemorates the anniversary of German reunification Called Tag der deutschen Einheit Celebrated with a ceremonial act and a citizens festivalCelebration is hosted by the German state which presides over the BunbdersratCommon to broadcast films and documentaries about the history of the formerly divided states

Celebrated in the United StatesOur Independence was won on July 4th, 1776Declaring the USs independence from Great BritainFireworks, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, baseball games and parades are commonly associatedIn 1820, the first Fourth of July celebration was held in Eastport, MaineRevealing our patriotism

4th of July

El Dia de La IndependenciaSeptember 16Mexicos independence dayMexico fought and won their struggle with Spain to become their own country1810 is the year Mexico won its independenceCelebrated like the 4th of July is celebrated in the USCarnivals, games and fireworks are all customs in Mexico as well

Anzac DayHoliday in Australia and New ZealandApril 25th celebration dateA day that pays respect to those who fought and some who died in military operations for their countryANZAC stands for Australia and New Zealand Armed CorpsParades of former and current military members televisedAlso celebrated in Turkey

New Zealand FlagAustralia FlagCarnivalsTake place in the month of FebruaryPeruvian highlands are a joyful and cheerful A big tree is planted somewhere full of presents and giftsIdea is to cut tree so it falls downPeople dance during this time

Valentines DayCelebrated in many countries across the worldSome celebrate by attending church ceremonies for Saint ValentineOther cultures celebrate by giving gifts and showing love to their significant otherCelebrated on February 14th

Dia de los Muertos A Spanish holiday Celebrated on November 2ndAlso called The day of the DeadFamilies pay respects to friends and family members who have passed awayA Roman Catholic dayIt was believed the souls of the dead returned for a meal with family members

A holiday based off of El Dia de los MuertosCommon in the USChildren dress in costumesGo to houses and ask for candyDecorate with Jack-o-lanterns, bats, pumpkins, goblins, ghouls

Earth DayAn internationally celebrated dayStarted to help us understand to take care of our planetHappens in AprilObjectives of Earth DayTrying to connect to the divine through natureTaking care of the environment Earth centered spirituality +=