Holidays Around the World
The Holidays Around the World courses will explore cultures, foods, history and beginnings of holidays from all over the world. Each course will take a unique look at these holidays and will feature six classes.
Please check back often for new courses and if you’d like to apply to teach one. You can contact us at NewHeightsEducation@yahoo.com or call 419-786-0247.
Parents are encouraged to review courses before sharing with their children. Many classes are aimed at middle school, high school, college level and adult students.
Holidays Around The World
Holidays Around the World II
World Holidays I
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World Holidays II
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Holidays That We Discuss
World Holidays I
Christmas
In this course, you will learn about the history of Christmas and its origins, religious connections, comparisons between Christmas and Hanukkah, foods, cultures, beliefs, Santa Claus and so much more.
Chinese New Year
In this course, you will learn about the history of Chinese New Year and its origins, traditions, foods, symbols and greetings and so much more.
Easter
In this course, you will learn about the history of Easter and its origins, persecution, religious beliefs, a comparison between Easter and Passover, foods, Christianity, Judaism, biblical references, Easter in America, eggs, rabbits, Babylonian heritage, Ishtar, festivals, cultures that celebrate it, fertility, folk customs, Palm Sunday, Easter Tuesday, Easter Parades and so much more.
Halloween
In this course, you will about learn the history of Halloween and its origins, signs and symbols, saints, martyrs, Christianity, Samhain and Celtic roots, foods, bonfires, harvest times, beliefs regarding the boundary of this world and the outer world, costumes, games, fortunes, dreams, altars and candles, the holiday’s evolution to modern times in America and beyond, cultures that celebrate it and how they celebrate, All Hallows’ Eve and so much more.
Hanukkah
In this course, you will learn about the history of Hanukkah and its origins, Jewish roots, the revolt, menorah candles and the lighting of them, errors in lighting the candles, Judaism, the Torah, foods and the use of oil, blessings, songs and the population of Jews and where they live.
Passover
In this course, you will learn about the history of Passover and its origins, Jewish and Christian roots, Tribes of Israel, the Death Angel, Egypt and escape from it, biblical references, foods, a comparison between Passover and Easter, references to Jesus Christ, Early Christians, Galatians, Easter taking over Passover throughout time, Churches and how they celebrate, Pesah, Sedar, Jewish practices, breads, unleavened bread, wine, genealogy/family roots, cultures that celebrate it and how they celebrate it, and so much more.
World Holidays II
Diwali
History of Diwali will explore the history of the holiday, the celebrations, culture and foods.
Fathers Day
History of Father’s Day will explore the history of the holiday, the celebrations, culture, foods and craft ideas.
Groundhog Day
History of Groundhog Day will explore the history of the groundhog, its many names, the festivals, the celebrations, cultures, foods, movies and craft ideas.
Mothers Day
History of Mother’s Day will explore the history of the holiday, the celebrations, culture, foods and craft ideas.
St. Patrick's Day
History of St. Patrick’s Day will explore the history of the holiday, the celebrations, culture, foods and craft ideas.
Valentines Day
History of Valentine’s Day will explore the history of the holiday, the celebrations, culture, foods, cards and craft ideas.