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There are so many wonderful holidays that are celebrated by our students and staff. One in the fall is Diwali, which is a Hindu holiday. Happy Diwali to all who are celebrating!
There are so many wonderful holidays that are celebrated by our students and staff. One in the fall is Diwali, which is a Hindu holiday. Happy Diwali to all who are celebrating!
After we have seen the slide show and watched the Indian instrument videos, please fill out and submit the Google Form.
After we have seen the slide show and watched the Indian instrument videos, please fill out and submit the Google Form.
Next is a holiday celebrated by most of our students, Halloween, which takes place on October 31st. Children (and adults) dress up in fun costumes and participate in fun activities, including pumpkin decorating, games and trick-or-treating for candy! Here is a fun song about a fictional character, "The Ghost of John".
Next is a holiday celebrated by most of our students, Halloween, which takes place on October 31st. Children (and adults) dress up in fun costumes and participate in fun activities, including pumpkin decorating, games and trick-or-treating for candy! Here is a fun song about a fictional character, "The Ghost of John".
This song can be sung as a round, meaning that different groups of singers can start at different times, and therefore sing different sections of the song at the same time. Here is a Youtube video that demonstrates how "Ghost of John" can be sung as a round.
This song can be sung as a round, meaning that different groups of singers can start at different times, and therefore sing different sections of the song at the same time. Here is a Youtube video that demonstrates how "Ghost of John" can be sung as a round.
Here is a fun survey you can complete. Just listen to the four Halloween songs in the slide presentation and choose your favorite one with the Google Form below. Please complete this by the end of the day on Halloween, so that the results can be shared on the website!
Here is a fun survey you can complete. Just listen to the four Halloween songs in the slide presentation and choose your favorite one with the Google Form below. Please complete this by the end of the day on Halloween, so that the results can be shared on the website!
Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated in the United States and other countries on the fourth Thursday in November. It can be traced back to the early celebrations of the Pilgrims, back in the 1620's. The day is marked with the giving of thanks, and family and community celebrations which include a large meal and the watching (and playing) of football games.
Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated in the United States and other countries on the fourth Thursday in November. It can be traced back to the early celebrations of the Pilgrims, back in the 1620's. The day is marked with the giving of thanks, and family and community celebrations which include a large meal and the watching (and playing) of football games.
We don't know for certain exactly what the Pilgrims and native Americans did at the first thanksgiving, but they may have done a dance like this one:
We don't know for certain exactly what the Pilgrims and native Americans did at the first thanksgiving, but they may have done a dance like this one:
Here's a video of the instrumental version of "Turkey in the Straw" (no singing- just instruments):
Here's a video of the instrumental version of "Turkey in the Straw" (no singing- just instruments):
Hanukkah is usually celebrated in December (sometimes in November). This year Hanukkah will be from sundown December 2nd until December 10th. It is a Jewish holiday which is celebrated with the lighting of candles, playing of games like dreidel, and the giving of gifts. Here is a song about the history of Hanukkah.
Hanukkah is usually celebrated in December (sometimes in November). This year Hanukkah will be from sundown December 2nd until December 10th. It is a Jewish holiday which is celebrated with the lighting of candles, playing of games like dreidel, and the giving of gifts. Here is a song about the history of Hanukkah.
Christmas is a Christian holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus. Many songs, or carols, have been written about this holiday. While this is a religious holiday, it is also celebrated by children awaiting the coming of Saint Nicholas, better known as Santa Claus, who brings presents. For a selection of Christmas and Winter songs (as well as more Hanukkah songs), please see the "J. Monroe Winter Singalong" at the top of this website page.
Christmas is a Christian holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus. Many songs, or carols, have been written about this holiday. While this is a religious holiday, it is also celebrated by children awaiting the coming of Saint Nicholas, better known as Santa Claus, who brings presents. For a selection of Christmas and Winter songs (as well as more Hanukkah songs), please see the "J. Monroe Winter Singalong" at the top of this website page.
Here are some holiday songs we have learned that can be played on the musical tubes known as Boomwhackers!
Here are some holiday songs we have learned that can be played on the musical tubes known as Boomwhackers!
Another great part of the holiday season is the ballet known as "The Nutcracker". The music for "The Nutcracker" was composed by the Russian composer, Peter Tchaikovsky.
Another great part of the holiday season is the ballet known as "The Nutcracker". The music for "The Nutcracker" was composed by the Russian composer, Peter Tchaikovsky.
Lunar New Year is a holiday celebrated by people of many Asian countries in either January of February. It is also known by the names of the countries that celebrate it, such as Chinese New Year, Korean New Year, Japanese New Year and Vietnamese New Year. This slide show introduces a traditional song that can be sung and played on musical tubes known as Boomwhackers. Happy New Year to all who are celebrating!
Lunar New Year is a holiday celebrated by people of many Asian countries in either January of February. It is also known by the names of the countries that celebrate it, such as Chinese New Year, Korean New Year, Japanese New Year and Vietnamese New Year. This slide show introduces a traditional song that can be sung and played on musical tubes known as Boomwhackers. Happy New Year to all who are celebrating!
On March 17th, Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated, in honor of Saint Patrick, who lived and worked in Ireland. Here is a fun Irish song about a tree in a bog, "The Rattlin' Bog".
On March 17th, Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated, in honor of Saint Patrick, who lived and worked in Ireland. Here is a fun Irish song about a tree in a bog, "The Rattlin' Bog".
This year in the spring, the month-long holiday of Ramadan begins for Muslims around the world. Here is a song and slide presentation about Ramadan. Ramadan Mubarak, or Happy Ramadan to all who are celebrating!
This year in the spring, the month-long holiday of Ramadan begins for Muslims around the world. Here is a song and slide presentation about Ramadan. Ramadan Mubarak, or Happy Ramadan to all who are celebrating!
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