Originally created for a 3rd grade GATE class, this project allows students to consider the reasons for holidays, determine the elements of holidays, and consider what makes a holiday feel "real" vs. "fake." As they discover and discuss these concepts, they will brainstorm and create their own holiday, using the holiday elements. For further enrichment, students will complete at least 3 activities from a Tic-tac-toe board incorporating reading, writing, math, research, and art. Comes with a l