Holiday: Christmas Around the World
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| These sites explain how Christmas and winter holidays are celebrated in different parts of the world. Countries include France, Canada, Poland, England, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, and many more. See how to say "Merry Christmas" in several languages and discover if people around the globe decorate trees or believe in Santa. There are links to eThemes Resources on Christmas traditions in America and Christmas crafts and games. |
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Grade Level:
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Resource Links:
| Holidays from Around the World
Read real life short stories about what the holidays are like in Japan, New Zealand, India, Scotland, Hungary, and more.
Different Customs
Click on the 30 different country names to learn about their Christmas celebrations.
Christmas Around the World
Read short descriptions of how Christmas is celebrated in many different countries.
FactMonster: Christmas Traditions Around the World
Test your knowledge of Christmas traditions from other countries using this interactive quiz. NOTE: The website includes pop-up and banner ads.
FactMonster: Saying Merry Christmas Around the World
Learn how to say "Merry Christmas" or "Season's Greetings" in different languages. NOTE: The website includes pop-up and banner ads.
Christmas Around the World
Click on a flag to read a longer description of Christmas in eight different countries.
Swiss Christmas Cookies
Click on the links next to the picture of the cookies to see recipes for Christmas cookies from Switzerland, Austria, and Germany. NOTE: This site contains ads and sponsored links.
Talking about Mexico
Click on "Christmas Holidays" to read about some of the ways that Mexicans celebrate Christmas.
Christmas with Virtual Finland
This site takes a look at Christmas in Finland. Includes a video of Santa "at home" in Finnish Lapland.
Christmas in England
Learn about carolling, nativity plays, and pantomime, which are popular traditions in England.
BBC: Christmas in Wales
Learn about Welsh Christmas customs, superstitions, and recipes. There is also an interactive advent calendar and an article about Dylan Thomas' "A Child's Christmas in Wales."
Yule in Iceland
Find out how Yule is celebrated in Iceland. See what Icelanders use for Christmas trees, learn about the Yuletide lads (not elves!), and their mother Gryla who used to frighten naughty children.
A Bit of Swedish Christmas
Read about the traditions that Swedes have for celebrating Christmas. There is information but no illustrations.
Christmas in Australia
Scroll down to "Christmas in Australia" to find out what people do to celebrate Christmas in Australia, which is during the summer.
Christmas in Argentina
Read three children's descriptions to find out how Christmas is celebrated in Argentina.
Lesson Plan
After learning about Christmas celebrations around the world, students can write a friendly letter that compares Christmas customs in another country with those in their own.
PBS: Stories for the Holiday Season
Different celebrations take place during the latter part of the year. Here is a list of books for young people about Christmas, Hannukah, Kwaanza, Diwali, and other winter holidays.
Christmas in Poland
This site talks about Christmas Eve superstitions and fortune telling. Click on "Christmas Feast" to find a recipe for pierogis, "Christmas Carols" to read about Polish Christmas songs, and "Christmas Creche" to read about this Nativity tradition. You can also send an electronic Polish Christmas card. NOTE: This site has a guestbook. NOTE: This site contains sponsored ads and a banner. The link for "Christmas Presents" leads to an online store.
Christmas Traditions in France and Canada
This site has lots of information about the history of Christmas celebrations in France and French-speaking Canada. You can read about religious, secular, and family celebrations from the middle ages throught the present.
History Channel: History of the Holidays
This site has lots of information on the holidays celebrated in December. Click on "Christmas" to learn about Christmas traditions around the world, how Christmas trees got started, and the evolution of Santa Clause. There are also sections on Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.
Holiday Traditions Around the World
Click on a country or winter holiday name for a brief description of its traditions and celebrations.
eThemes Resource: Holiday: Christmas Traditions in America
These sites explain Christmas traditions in America, including Santa, stockings, Christmas trees, and the story of Jesus. There are some educational activities that have a Christmas theme, such as story starters and math problems. Also includes text of the famous letter, "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa" and "Twas the Night Before Christmas." There are links to eThemes Resources on Kwanzaa and Hanukkah.
eThemes Resource: Holiday: Christmas Games and Crafts
These sites offer many fun ideas for free time during the holidays. Includes online games and classroom activities. Send an e-mail to Santa, complete word searches, read Christmas stories, or create holiday crafts. There are also links to Christmas clip art, coloring pages, and two eThemes Resources on Christmas traditions.
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Education Standards:
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AL Standards:
9.1, 4
AR Standards:
G.1.1.3, G.1.1.4, G.1.1.5, G.1.1.6, G.1.1.7, G.1.1.11.a, G.2.1.1, G.1.2.5, G.1.2.6, G.1.2.7, G.1.2.8, G.2.2.1, G.2.2.2, G.1.3.5.c, G.1.3.5.d, G.1.3.7, G.2.3.1, G.2.3.2, G.1.4.5, G.2.4.1, G.2.4.2, G.2.5.1, G.2.5.2, G.2.5.3
IL Standards:
16.A.1a, 16.A.1b, 16.A.1c, 16.D.1 W, 17.A.1a, 17.A.1b, 18.A.1, 18.A.2
ME Standards:
2.A.1, 2.A.2, 2.B.1, 2.B.2, 2.B.1, 2.B.2.c, 2.A.1, 2.A.3, 3.B.3
MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.9, 1.10, 2.1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 6, 5.A.1, 5.B.1, 6.A.1, 7.A.1, 5.B.1, 5.C.1, 6.B.1, 6.A.1
NV Standards:
GS.1.1, 1.1.1, 1.1.2, C.5.2.3, GS.2.2, GS.2.4, G.2.2.2, GS.3.1, GS.3.2, G.1.3.1, G.2.3.2, G4.2.4.2, G4.2.4.3
OH Standards:
2.B.2, 2.B.3, 2.B.4, 2.A.1, 2.B.2, 2.B.3, 2.A.1.b, 2.A.1.d, 2.A.2, 2.B.3, 2.A.1.a, 2.A.1.b, 2.A.1.d, 2.A.1.e
UT Standards:
3.1.a, 3.1.b, 3.1.d, 2.2.a, 2.2.c, 4.1.a, 4.1.b, 4.1.c, 8.2.a, 8.2.b
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