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"Festivals of Light": A Multicultural Celebration in Brooklyn

Describes a celebration developed by children, staff, and parents at Morris L. Eisenstein Learning Center (Brooklyn, New York) to share the customs of Diwali, Hannukah, Loi Krathong, Kwanzaa, Nacimiento, and Christmas with the diverse student population. Includes brief descriptions of each holiday and activities included in the center's celebration. (DSK)

• Author/Creator: Singer, Judith Y., Singer, Alan
• Date Published: Nov-Dec
• Journal/Secondary Title: Social Studies and the Young Learner
• Number: 2
• Volume: 10
• Year: 1997

This resource is cataloged under:

• Network/channel: NCCRESt: Practices: Multicultural Educational Practices
• Subject: Experiential Learning
• Subject: Holidays
• Subject: Learning Activities
• Subject: Multicultural Education

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