Suggestions for combining cultural exposure and language instruction through class activities geared to American holidays are outlined. General information about gathering holiday-related realia and instructional materials from local newspapers and magazines is provided, and four specific holidays are highlighted. For each holiday, sources of background information and classroom activities are noted. The holidays include New Year's Day, Groundhog Day, President's Day, and Valentine's Day. Additional how-to ideas, games, and miscellaneous activities that can be related to holidays are listed, and sample planning sheets are appended. (MSE)