1. Celebrating the Holidays
A social story

2. There are several holidays that can be celebrated
There are several holidays that can be celebrated. Each family is different.
My family might celebrate Christmas.
My family might celebrate Hanukkah. OR
My family might celebrate Kwanzaa. OR

3. (circle or add one) _____________________________
My family celebrates:
(circle or add one) _____________________________
Other:

4. My family might celebrate by opening presents.
A present is a box wrapped in paper or a bag. Inside the box, or bag, may be a toy, a game, a book, or maybe clothes.

5. Presents might be kept under a tree, or put away in a closet.
My parents or family will tell me when it is time for me to open the presents.

6. When I open a present, it is nice to say, “Thank you!”

7. I can only open presents that have my name on it

8. I will know it is a present for me when I see a tag with my name like this
Write name here

9. My family might celebrate by visiting with other family members.
People in my family could include:
sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, or grandparents

10. The people my family will visit are:

11. We might travel to another home, or family might visit us in our home.

12. This year, we will

13. We could drive in our car, fly in a plane, take a train, or walk.

14. My family will travel by

15. When we see our family, it is nice to say hello.
Other:
My family might say, “Merry Christmas!” OR
My family might say, “Happy Hanukkah!” OR OR
My family might say, “Habari Gani!”

16. Some people may want to give me a hug or a kiss. This is okay
Some people may want to give me a hug or a kiss. This is okay. This means they are happy to see me.

17. Each family spends time differently
Each family spends time differently. My family might talk, play games, eat dinner, or open presents.

18. My family will

19. I am learning about celebrating the holidays.