Enjoy the following videos, which feature presenters from central Iowa sharing their holiday traditions.

The videos show them preparing traditional foods, spending time with family, and more. Some of the videos are participants of United Way of Central Iowa's HOPE for Stable Families program. Others are donors and volunteers who were willing to share their traditions. Enjoy these videos, and please consider making a donation to United Way of Central Iowa to help fund our programming.

Kwanzaa Traditions

Hanukkah Traditions

A Christmas Tradition

Traditional Food & Clothing from Thailand

Traditional Sudanese Meal

Traditional Eritrean Coffee Ceremony

Crafting For the Holidays

Holiday coloring sheet

Holidays United Coloring Page

Download this free companion coloring page designed by local artist Mujo Ramic for your kids to color during the event while they're listening. Mujo, a Bosnian native, is Creative Services Manager with United Way of Central Iowa.

 

 

 

 

Lights of Winter

Keep Learning about Winter Celebrations Around the World

As a way to continue learning about winter celebrations from cultures around the world, consider finding this picture book at the library or buying a copy. Lights of Winter by Heather Conrad is recommended for ages 3 - 9 and includes information on Solstice, Yule, Christmas, Kwanza, Hanukkah, Teng Chieh, Diwali, Soyal, Las Posadas, Zagmuk, and Saturnalia.