Leader Resource 3: Holidays and UU Sources
Instructions: On the left is a list of holidays that many people celebrate. On the right is a list of the UU Sources. On the line next to each holiday, write the letter of the Source that has the most to do with the holiday. You can put more than one letter per line if you like. If you think no Source connects to a holiday, leave the line blank.
Holidays |
UU Sources |
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_____New Year’s Day |
A) Direct experience of mystery and wonder that everybody feels |
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_____Martin Luther King Day |
B) Words and deeds of outstanding men and women |
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_____Valentine’s Day |
C) Wisdom from the world’s religions |
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_____Presidents’ Day |
D) Jewish and Christian teachings |
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_____St. Patrick’s Day |
E) Humanist teachings based on reason and science |
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_____Easter |
F) Earth-based teachings from earth-based groups like pagans and ancient peoples |
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_____Passover |
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_____Mother’s Day and Father’s Day |
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_____Summer Solstice, Winter Solstice |
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_____Fourth of July |
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_____Labor Day |
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_____Columbus Day |
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_____Thanksgiving |
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_____Ramadan |
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_____Hanukkah |
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_____Christmas |
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