Students will learn about different family traditions and holiday celebrations from around the world.

Students will be motivated to reflect on family traditions and customs of celebrations. As they share these 'unique' practices discussion will bring to light the differences and similarities of families. Students are introduced to other celebrations from around the world as well as right here at home.

The Shaman's Apprentice, written by Lynne Cherry and Mark J. Plotkin, illustrated by Lynne Cherry. In this story of discovery and hope, a fatal disease comes to the Tirio village in the Amazon, leaving only a few villagers with faith in the shaman's healing. When a foreign woman arrives, she helps the village understand the importance of the shaman's wisdom, and this helps a Tirio boy realize his dream.

This lesson gives the students an opportunity to see that every family has traditions they participate in throughout the year.