Lesson 3 of 84 · Cultures of the World
⭐ 30 XP🤝 People CircleHolidays Around the World
People around the world celebrate many different holidays.
🎯 Your mission
Notice what's the same. Celebrate what's different.
⚡ The twist
Family means something different in every country.
Mind = Blown
🤯 There are over 7,000 living languages right now — but one dies every two weeks.
Then & Now
🤝 You probably know someone whose story includes this.
People around the world celebrate many different holidays. Diwali, Hanukkah, Christmas, Eid, and Lunar New Year are just a few examples.
Key Facts
Every family has its own culture.
People speak many languages around the world.
Holidays are part of culture.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Why is it good to learn about other cultures?
Why this still matters
Walk through your neighborhood — every house has a different story.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Learn how to say hello in three new languages.
For the dinner table
“Tell me about a tradition in our family — and where you think it came from.”
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