Traditions Organizer: Holiday Culture IDU
Task Assignments:
Name: / Job during completion of this research:Research Help:
Using Culturegrams: http://onlineedition.culturegrams.com· Username: Hilliard
· Password: wildcats / Using Google: You may want to try the following search words, or come up with your own:
· Holiday traditions, your culture/country name here
· Christmas or other celebration here, your culture/country name here
TRADITIONS
Task 1: Research and Selection
· Use Culturegrams and/or Google to research traditions associated with your celebration.
· After you feel you have done enough searching, choose FIVE traditions that you feel are the most important to focus on. You’ll need to find traditions of the following types: religious, secular, food, music/dance, and one of any type you desire.
· In the space below, record what you have learned about these traditions. Answer all questions that are applicable.
· NOTE: You may also be able use other sources such as personal interviews, family history, etc. for this part of the research. If so, just be sure to make a notation when you list your MLA information. Remember, the more variety of sources you can utilize, the better!
MLA info for sources used for this task:1:
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Tradition #1 - Religious:
What is it?
Why is it done?
What is it’s origin?
What is the significance behind it?
Other interesting/important information:
Tradition #2 - Secular:
What is it?
Why is it done?
What is it’s origin?
What is the significance behind it?
Other interesting/important information:
Tradition #3 - Food:
General Food Information
What are some examples of food used for this celebration?
What role does food play in the celebration?
What does the food symbolize?
What are the origins of the food traditions?
Why is food important to the celebration?
Other important/interesting information:
Name of specific food chosen to prepare for class presentation (enough for 30):
· When finished researching general food information for your celebration, it’s time to choose a food that you will share during the Culture Fair. Look for something that is possible for you to make, can easily be shared with 30 people, and that you can find a recipe for.
· Use the space below to record information about your food after a choice has been made. Answer only the questions that are applicable.
What does this food symbolize?
What role does it play in the celebration?
What is the origin of its tradition?
Why is it significant?
Why did you choose this food to share?
Other important/interesting information:
Tradition #4 – Music/Dance:
What is it?
Who is involved?
When does it take place?
Where does it take place?
Why is it done?
Why is it important to the celebration?
What is its origin?
Other important/interesting information:
Tradition #5 – Your Choice!:
What is it?
Who is involved?
When does it take place?
Where does it take place?
Why is it done?
Why is it important to the celebration?
What is its origin?
Other important/interesting information: