The teaching unit focuses on a month (December) of primary grade activities designed around the themes of: (1) festivals of merriment and light, (2) Christmas around the world, (3) Christmas at home, and (4) Kwanza. Concepts such as special family rituals, special foods, and giving of gifts are stressed. Suggested books, movies, and a calendar of activities are provided. Included for each activity is information on the content area, the age group, and the activity (includes materials, special set-up, objectives to stress). Also provided on each activity sheet is space for recording individual students' expected responses to the activity. A variety of handouts and cutouts suitable for duplication are appended. The unit is intended to be used as part of a curriculum package which includes language boards and tape recordings. (DB)