Traditions around the world

Learn more about celebrations and holidays from around the world with your students with this set of six free, printable worksheets.

As this new infographic reveals, Saudi Arabia has banned Valentine's Day altogether, but there does exist a black market for red roses; and in Japan, its customary for women to give gifts to men only.

This holidays around the world lapbook is a great way to teach kids about holidays in different places. There are six different holidays included in this lapbook. This lapbook pairs perfectly with a holidays around the world unit. Once they complete the lapbook, there is a place for them on the back to describe what their family Christmas is like. Grab this wonderful holidays around the world lapbook today. #holiday #Christmas #kids #teaching #learning

In this activity, ESL students may work individually/ in pairs/groups. They should read the Christmas traditions cards and then match them with the correct countries.

Not only is Winter Holidays Around the World week fun and exciting, but it is also a wonderful way to teach compare and contrast holiday traditions with their own and appreciate the diversity in the class and world community.

Do your students know what kids around the world eat for lunch? This lesson will teach your students about the role of food in culture and traditions around the world.

Can you spot Santa hiding in a world map of Christmas traditions from around the world? An estimated two billion people across the globe celebrate Christmas each year in unique and wonderful ways. Different countries have different traditions – from rollerblading in Venezuela to having a giant lantern festival in the Philippines, or even eating […]

Kids are curious by nature and discovering that there are people and places around the world that are both similar and different from them is an important way to teach them about diversity and acceptance. These fun activities are the perfect way to teach kids about different cultures around the world and get them excited about learning! These activities are perfect for teaching the whole family about different countries, cultures and traditions.

Worldwide, Halloween traditions include performing tricks for treats, carving turnips, and apple dooking. Here's how to celebrate.