In this manual activities centering around ethnic holidays are provided for use by elementary school teachers within a normal classroom setting. Introductory activities are designed to increase students' awareness of the seasonal nature of celebrations. In addition, the relationship is demonstrated between the values of a people and the content, form and meanings of their holiday celebrations. Specific activities are presented in the seasonal order in which they occur. Each celebration activity outlined is accompanied by a stated objective, background explanation of the celebration, and a list of materials necessary to carrying out the activity. A number of general projects and some games of different ethnic origin are also included. Among the ethnic groups represented in the activities suggested in this manual are Poles, Germans, Chicanos, Slavs, Italians, Greeks, Chinese, and black Americans. (GC)