Who’s happy today?
I am.
Look, I am smiling and
can say
YIPEEEEEEE
Why?
Well, because December
is a season to celebrate.
All
Around
The
World
December 8 is Bodhi Day,
That remembers Buddah
meditating.
We can learn more
about that in books and online!
Hannukah is a festival
of lights
A special Jewish
holiday!
What can we learn
about that?
A very old festival is
called Yule
Maybe you know that
word already.
It is celebrated with
singing and food,
A 12 day festival in
December.
Christmas happens,
too, we know,
At the same time of
year. There’s food, and singing,
Family, too, and gifts
and a baby Jesus.
Kwanzaa, that’s
another one,
A great celebration of
African culture,
The name means ‘first
fruits of the harvest’
And cheering and
happiness too.
Dongzhi Festival’s
something you can see in China,
Japan, Korea, Vietnam
too
It marks the winter
solstice
As many people also do
– what date is that this year I wonder?
For the Zuni and Hopi
there’s Soyal on that date,
Bringing the sun back
awake from his sleep.
It marks another wheel
of the year,
Purification and
blessings.
Pancha Gapati
honours Lord Ganesha,
Who is important to
Hindu friends.
Five days of blessings
and love and hope.
Maybe we can learn
more here too.
Everyone is happy
At this time of year,
Giving thanks and
helping each other out,
Remembering those who
have come before,
And looking forward to
many more times
With family, friends
People we meet
All
Around
The
World
YIPPEEEEEEEEEE
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