Unit14 FestivalsI. Warming upII. Getting to know KwanzaaI. ReadingII. Writing Warming upCan you name the following Festival Halloween Easter Ramadan When/Where is it celebrated?How do people celebrate it?Why do people celebrate it?What are some important themes (eg. family, peace) What do you know about A straw mat The candle holder is placed on the mat. Ears of corn, each of which represents one child in the family, are placed on the mat. The unit cup is also placed on the mat. On the first day the middle candle, which stands for Unity, is lit. On the second day a candle is lit for Self-determination. On the third day a candle is lit for Collective Work and Responsibility. On the fourth day a candle is lit for Cooperative Economics. On the fifth day a candle is lit for Purpose. On the sixth day a candle is lit for Creativity. On the seventh day a candle is lit for Faith. Main idea for each paragraphParagraph 1: Paragraph 2: Paragraph 3: Paragraph 4: Paragraph 5: What is KwanzaaThe origin and purpose of Kwanzaa The principles of KwanzaaHow people celebrate KwanzaaMeanings of festivals Name:Date:Meaning: Purpose:Principles:Symbol(s) of the festival:How it is celebrated:Kwanzaa December 26 – January 1 Writing task one: Step 1: Create your own festival(name, date, meaning, principles,symbols of the festival, how it is celebrated,etc.)Step 2: Write a short description of your festival.Step 3: Write an invitation for a festival When? / Where?Why are you hosting the event?Who are going to be at the event?What are you going to do? Dear Lily, I would like to invite you and your family to our Easter party to be held at 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm this Saturday, April 22 at Pierre's Cafe , 800 23rd Street. Delicious Food, drinks, exciting games, and entertainment will be provided. One of the games is egg hunting, so be sure to bring your Easter eggs. Please tell me if you can come or not before April 20. Look forward to seeing you at the party! Yours truly, Mary Writing task two:Compare Kwanzaa with Chinese Spring Festival KwanzaaSpring FestivalSimilarity Differences 1. Family reunion2. Bringing together friends3. Non-religious1. Time (fixed dates /lunar calendar)2. History of the festival3. Theme of the festival4. The way to celebrate the festival 7 principles: First fruit&Harvest Symbols the unity cupthe matseven candlesthe candle holderears of corn 1. Discussing the 7 Principles. 2. Gathering to enjoy a large meal and to celebrate the new year.3. Exchanging homemade gifts. 4. Singing, dancing.
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