Title – Create A Holiday

By – Lorri Vaccher

Subject – Language Arts, Other

Grade Level – 6-12

Instead of merely asking what you favorite holiday is and why, it is much more enjoyable if students create their own holiday. With a partner, they should be able to select a date and a theme for the holiday. Included in the project are the following:

*Purpose of holiday?

*Decorations? What are colors of holiday?

*Is gift giving involved?

*What symbol would represent the holiday? (Santa for Christmas; Halloween has pumpkins, ghosts, goblins; etc)

* Is it an international holiday?

*Is in an US only holiday?

The inspiration is Festivus. Fans of Seinfeld will remember George’s father’s holiday which included a metal pole, the airing of the grievances, and a feats of strength competition.

Requirements:

**Must be made into a booklet. (Merely folding paper in half with symbol on front cover.

Inside of booklet:

          Date of holiday

          Purpose of holiday

          foods for feast

          background, history of holiday

          Booklets should be colorful!

Extra Credit is obtained through the making of a greeting card for that holiday.

Lorri Vaccher

Wayne Westland Schools

John Glenn High School/Franklin Middle School

Creative Writing and English

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