What Is A Tradition?Team 71

Trimester 1 Team Day1-4-2013

IntroductionWhat is a Tradition?

Word Splash, Mind Web

When you think of Traditions, what are some common traditions that are celebrated or observed here in the United States?

What about in School?

What is Earth Day?State the purpose of Earth Day

Break Down of TraditionsMost Tradition Details can be categorized into a few groupsReasonTime of YearCeremonyAttireFood/DrinkGames or Activities

There has to be some reason as to why this tradition is continued, year after yearThanksgiving – Native Americans

working with European Immigrants towards the end of the harvest season.

Christmas Tree Cutting– Father and Son spend time together doing “Manly” things.

Half-Way Challenge – On the AT, hikers try to consume a Half Gallon of Ice Cream in half an hour to honor the half-way point of the trail.

Festivus – Festivus for the rest of us. A non-pressure, non-commercialistic holiday.

Reason

The Timing of this Tradition must have a purposeWinter Solstice – Occurs on the shortest day

of year, to pay honor to the soon to be increasing days and the return to the growing season

Senior Prom – This occurs during the final year of High School, as a celebratory dance of HS completion

4th of July – To honor the country’s independence

Time of Year

The Tradition may have a particular series of acts that are always followedNew Year’s Eve – Countdown, Auld

Lang SyneHanukah – Candles are lit one at a

time.Half-Way Challenge – Only a half

hour and you can only use a small spoon

Festivus – Festivus Pole, Airing of Grievances, Feats of Strength http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8g4Ztf7hIM

Ceremony

Some Traditions have a required or suggested set of clothes or adornments that should be wornSenior Prom – Tuxes and Dresses,

Boutonnières/CorsagesWeddings – Same as above, limos, etcFunerals – Clothes of respect, usually not

bright in colorSt. Patrick’s Day – Anything GreenValentine’s Day – Anything Red or Lovish

Attire

Some Traditions have certain items that are guaranteed to be on the table or available Thanksgiving – Turkey, Stuffing, Cranberry,

etcChristmas – Egg Nog, sugar cookiesGood Friday - FishHalf-Way Challenge – On the AT, hikers try to

consume a Half Gallon of Ice Cream in half an hour to honor the half-way point of the trail.

Easter – Chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, Peeps, etc

Food/Drink

Some Traditions require that certain activities be playedThanksgiving – FootballScottland – Ba (game like field hockey

played on Christmas)Hong Kong – Dragon Boat Racing (2000

year old)Spain – Bull Fighting (Matadors)Festivus – Feats of Strength (wrestling

match until the head of the house is pinned) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8g4Ztf7hIM

Games and Activities

Earth Day ActivitiesList activities here

Getting the Word Out about Earth DayList ideas here

Earth Day ResourcesList resources here