Before the holidays—whether it is Thanksgiving, Chanukah,
Christmas, Kwanzaa—pick up some books about the upcoming event. Read about
the holiday with your preschooler. Many libraries and bookstores have special
displays so it is easy to find books about the holidays.
Of course, it is fun to build anticipation about upcoming
holidays. In addition, your child will learn to appreciate the meaning of special days and
maybe even understand the reasons behind the celebration.
Reading about how
families celebrate holidays also gives you a chance to compare your family
traditions with those of others. It can also be fun to learn about totally different holidays —ones you usually don’t celebrate.
Find out about holidays that are observed around the world and in your town, and open your child’s eyes to other cultures and traditions.
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