Abstract
Feasts of joy are celebratory events or festivals observed by various religious and secular traditions to commemorate important events, figures, or aspects of their faith that bring happiness, spiritual fulfillment, and a sense of unity among their followers. These feasts are characterized by expressions of joy, gratitude, and communal celebration. In this lesson unit you will find a lesson plan regarding feasts and materials that covers Jewish, Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Islam, and Ethical points of view.
Competences/Learning Outcomes
- To recognize the religious origin of the festivals.
- To understand and interpret festival of joy in its own particular way.
- To identify and analyze different customs related to the feast and explain their meaning.
- To describe rituals of the festivals.
- To be able to share traditions and origins of a particular feast with people from different culture.
