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All About Thanksgiving

The Week Junior Staff — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 23:55:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the US – a chance for people to celebrate with their family and friends. Dating back to 1621, the day is one of the most popular days of the year for people in the US. In this article your pupils will learn about why this day holds such resonance for Americans and how it is celebrated.

Use this article to:

Learn about the history of Thanksgiving
Find out about the traditional dishes associated with Thanksgiving
Explore the celebratory activities that take place to mark the day
Discover the connection between Black Friday and Thanksgiving

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All About Yom Kippur

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 31 May 2018 07:46:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

The Jewish festival of Yom Kippur is a fascinating event in the Jewish calendar. It’s a day of fasting, praying and giving to charity for Jews all over the world, which always comes 10 days after Jewish new year – known as Rosh Hashanah. Find out more about Judaism in this All about Yom Kippur feature.

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All About Ramadan

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 31 May 2018 07:33:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

Learn all about Ramadan, which lasts for 30 days. Discover:

Why Muslims fast
The five pillars of Islam
Pilgrimages to Mecca
Eid al-Fitr: the end of Eid

Teach young people more about what it means to be a Muslim with this All about Ramadan feature.

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All About Advent

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 31 May 2018 04:09:00 +0000

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This feature is perfect for explaining how Christians prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, including the history of Advent and the traditions surrounding it.

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Advent wreaths
Advent calendars
A Victorian Christmas

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All About Chinese New Year

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 03 May 2018 12:41:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

Chinese New Year is one of the world’s biggest celebrations. Millions of people in China and around the globe will come together to enjoy family fun, festivities and fireworks, but do your pupils understand the history behind this momentous event?

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Understand how it is celebrated across the globe
Learn about the new year’s traditions
Find out about the legend of the monster Nian
Discover which animal the year 2020 is named after

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All About Diwali

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 03 May 2018 11:41:00 +0000

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What's it all about?

Millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains around the world join together to spread Diwali's message of peace. Teach your students about the festival of light, colours and food with our All about Diwali spread.

Learn about:

Diwali as the Festival of Lights
The legend of Rama and Sita
The largest Diwali in Britain
Greetings to use during Diwali

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All About Islam

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 03 May 2018 11:41:00 +0000

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Teach your pupils more about what it means to be a Muslim and what Muslims believe in this article all about Islam.

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The origins of Islam
The five pillars
Prayer and worship
Important days in the Islamic calendar

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All About Buddhism

The Week Junior Staff — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 07:11:00 +0000

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Learn more about Dharma Day, which is one of the most important dates in the Buddhist calendar. On Dharma Day, Buddhists around the world reflect on what it means to be a Buddhist.

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Meditation
Chanting
Rebirth
The Dalai Lama

This resource works as an excellent handout when teaching about the different aspects of Buddhism.

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