Celebrations Around the WorldGrade 2 Social Studies for Kids

Holidays and festivals that families celebrate around the world.

Celebrations Around the World helps second graders learn how families celebrate special days with food, lights, music and gifts. Kids discover Diwali, Lunar New Year, Eid al-Fitr, Hanukkah, Christmas and Día de los Muertos.

  • Grade 2 · Ages 7–8
  • 1 lesson
  • 1 game
  • 4 practice questions
  • About 10 min
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  • Learn it
  • The Why? question
  • Festival Match
  • Celebrations Quiz

Social Studies course · Grade 2

Celebrations Around the World · Learning goals

What Your Child Will Learn

Families around the world celebrate special days with food, lights, music and gifts. Learn about Diwali, Lunar New Year, Eid al-Fitr, Hanukkah, Christmas and Día de los Muertos.

  • Festival Match

Why it matters

Why This Matters for Kids

  • Respect for cultures

    Learning about different celebrations builds understanding and respect for other families.

  • Shared joy

    Kids see that people everywhere celebrate family, light and togetherness.

  • Global citizens

    Knowing world celebrations prepares kids to live and learn in diverse communities.

Inside Celebrations Around the World

How the Course Works

A short read-aloud lesson first, then hands-on games and a quiz to lock it in.

  1. Step 1 · Lesson

    Learn it

    A short read-aloud lesson in 5 steps.

  2. Step 2 · Think

    The Why? question

    Why is it nice to learn about other people's celebrations?

  3. Step 3 · Matching game

    Festival Match

    Match each celebration to one of its traditions.

  4. Step 4 · Quiz

    Celebrations Quiz

    4 questions to check what stuck.

Lesson preview

A Peek Inside the Lesson

This is the real lesson text your child hears, read aloud by a friendly voice.

People everywhere celebrate special days with family and friends.

During Diwali, many families in India light lamps. During Lunar New Year, families share red envelopes.

Eid al-Fitr ends a month of fasting with prayers, sweets and visits. Hanukkah lasts eight nights with candles.

At Christmas, many families decorate a tree. On Día de los Muertos, families in Mexico remember loved ones with marigolds.

Different celebrations, same joy: family, sharing and kindness.

For parents

Try It at Home

Learning sticks best when kids use it in real life. Here are simple ideas from this course.

Parent Tip

Pick a celebration from another culture and try one tradition at home, like making paper lanterns or cooking a special food.

Talk About It

Why is it nice to learn about other people's celebrations?

  • We understand our friends
  • We learn new traditions
  • We can share in the joy

Practice

Grade 2 Social Studies Practice Questions

Real questions from Celebrations Around the World. Try them with your child, then tap to see the answer.

  1. Question 1

    Which festival is known for lighting lamps?

    • A.Diwali
    • B.Hanukkah
    • C.Christmas
    Show answer

    Diwali

  2. Question 2

    Red envelopes are shared at…

    • A.Eid al-Fitr
    • B.Día de los Muertos
    • C.Lunar New Year
    Show answer

    Lunar New Year

  3. Question 3

    Hanukkah lasts…

    • A.One hour
    • B.Eight nights
    • C.One month
    Show answer

    Eight nights

The full course has 4 questions with instant feedback, stars and rewards. Create a free account to play them all.

Celebrations Around the World · Questions from parents

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this course for?

Celebrations Around the World is a grade 2 social studies course for kids ages 7–8. That is Year 3 social studies in the UK and Year 2 in Australia. It also works well for review in the next grade, or as a challenge for a confident younger learner.

What will my child learn?

Families around the world celebrate special days with food, lights, music and gifts. Learn about Diwali, Lunar New Year, Eid al-Fitr, Hanukkah, Christmas and Día de los Muertos. Along the way they practice: Festival Match.

How long does the course take?

About 10 minutes in total, split into 3 short levels. Most kids finish it over two or three sessions. Progress is saved, so they can stop any time and pick up where they left off.

Is this course free?

Celebrations Around the World is part of SkillBloom Premium, which unlocks every course in every subject. Each subject also has free courses, so your child can try SkillBloom before you decide.

Does my child need to read well to use it?

No. Every lesson has a friendly read-aloud voice, questions are read aloud too, and the pictures help kids follow along. Confident readers can turn the voice off.

Can we use it for homeschool?

Yes. SkillBloom is built for homeschooling families. Kids work through lessons, games and quizzes on their own, and the parent dashboard shows what they finished and which skills need more practice. It works on phones, tablets and laptops.

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