Celebrations: Near and Far

Celebrations: Near and Far

Exploring New Zealand and Global Celebrations Year 2 Cultural Studies

What is a Celebration?

Think about your favorite celebration What makes it special? How do you celebrate with your family?

Celebrations in New Zealand

Christmas in summer Waitangi Day - our national day ANZAC Day - remembering heroes Matariki - Māori New Year

Waitangi Day - February 6th

Our national day Celebrates the Treaty of Waitangi Māori and European people coming together Parades, cultural performances, and hangi

Matariki - Māori New Year

Celebrates the Māori New Year Seven stars in the sky Time for new beginnings Sharing food and stories

Global Celebrations

Christmas around the world Chinese New Year Diwali - Festival of Lights Thanksgiving

Chinese New Year

Celebrates the start of a new year Red decorations for good luck Dragon and lion dances Special family meals

Comparing Celebrations

{"left":"New Zealand Christmas: Summer, beach BBQs, pohutukawa trees\nNorthern Hemisphere Christmas: Winter, snow, pine trees","right":"Both have: Family time, gift giving, special meals\nBoth celebrate: Love, togetherness, traditions"}

Venn Diagram Activity

Choose one New Zealand celebration Choose one global celebration Draw two overlapping circles Sort pictures and words: Same, Different, Both

Celebration Comparison Chart

What Did We Discover?

How are celebrations the same? How are they different? What makes celebrations special everywhere?

Celebrations Bring Us Together

All celebrations are special They help us remember important things They bring families and communities together Every culture has something to celebrate