Describes how elementary teachers across the country deal with holiday issues by embracing new traditions that honor and respect many cultures and student diversity. The article suggests that good communication between schools and the communities they serve is vital to keeping holidays happy. (SM)

Presents four elementary school crafts that celebrate the cultural heritage of people worldwide. Crafts are a universal means of cultural expression that provide opportunities to explore multicultural understanding. The article describes how to make Russian dolls, Hmong story cloths, Guatemalan hand puppets, and Haitian steel drum cutouts. (SM)