First Day
We will get acquainted and talk about our upcoming year, which will help us to feel a kinship to children all over the world, and to identify more closely as a UU.

Water Communion
We celebrate the UU tradition of the water communion.

Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur
We will celebrate the autumnal Jewish New Year, feeling the joy associated with new beginnings as well as the responsibility to correct old mistakes.

John Murray Day

Dussehra
We will celebrate this Hindu festival of the triumph of good over evil.

Sukkot
Our class builds a sukkah as we celebrate the biblical thanksgiving festival of the Jewish people.

Indigenous People’s Day
To appreciate Native American religions, their deep spirituality and oneness with nature.

UNICEF Day

El Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
We will celebrate the lives of loved ones in our lives that have passed on as we explore this Mexican holiday.

Divali
We will celebrate this fall festival that welcomes the Hindu goddess of good fortune, Lakshmi.

Hogbetsotso
Learn about the Exodus story of the Anlo Ewe people who fled an evil king to safely settle in Ghana.

Dance of the Deer
Introduce religious beliefs of the Huichol through their yarn paintings; to help children express their values through yarn paintings.

Hannukah
The celebration of the Jewish Festival of Lights marks the winning of a victory for religious freedom, and the story of the light that would not go out.

Three KingsDay
Learn about Día de los Reyes and how it is celebrated in Spanish speaking parts of the world

Our New Year
To offer the opportunity for self-assessment—to encourage fresh hopes and good resolutions

Fete du Vodun
Learn about the history of the Vodun religion and how it was brought to the Americas.

Martin Luther King Day
We will honor the birthday of a great American in the struggle for justice and celebrate the power of non-violence.

Imbolc/Candelmas
Learn about the pagan Wheel of the Year and celebrate the coming spring.

Powamu
We celebrate the Hopi Bean Planting Ceremony, awakening our reverence for the gift of life.

Festival of Masks
Learn about some traditional African religious beliefs; explore ideas about God

Mardi Gras
We will introduce the story of Jesus’ life and the Christian world’s observance of Carnival, Ash Wednesday and Lent.

Purim

Introduce the Jewish festival of Purim.

Holi

Introduces the Hindu Festival of Colors.

St. Patrick’s Day
We learn the real story of the patron saint of Ireland and celebrate a bit of Irish culture.

No Ruz
We celebrate the Iranian New Year, and its ritual for casting out quarrels and starting the new year in harmony.

Easter
We share the story of Jesus’ death and rejoice in the renewal of life.

Passover
We celebrate the Jewish festival of freedom, with its symbols, story and songs.

Earth Day

Buddha’s Birthday
We introduce the children to the life of Buddha and his teachings.

Eid al-Adha

This lesson introduces children to one of the most important holidays in Islam.

Mother’s Peace Day
We recognize Julia Ward Howe, a Unitarian pioneer in the cause of peace.

Flower Communion
We share the UU tradition of a Flower Communion and to celebrate the completion of the Holidays and Holy Days year together.