Holiday Hunt

Image of globe

Holidays are celebrated around the globe for many reasons, in many ways, at different times of the year. Take a walk on Trail 1 and look for signs labeled with a globe. As you read each sign, find an image of the matching holiday below, and discover the meanings of these wonderful celebrations!

Carnival
Carnival
Chanukah menorah
Chanukah
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year
Christmas - Santa leaing gifts at a Christmas tree
Christmas
Diwali Candles
Diwali
Kwanzaa Kinora
Kwanzaa
Mawlid
Mawlid
Omisaka - Japanese Shrine
Omisaka
Return of the Sun
Return of the Sun
Well on Trail 1
The Wishing Well – make a holiday wish!

To learn more about holidays around the world, see these resources:

Travel Channel: Holiday Traditions Around the World

Scholastic Teachers Blog: Celebrating Holidays around the World

National Geographic Kids: Winter Celebrations

Wikipedia: Multinational Festivals & Holidays