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Advent calendars are a traditional part of the holiday season in many countries. Add a twist to the calendar theme with this plan for an advent paper chain. Print out the template sheets, cut them into strips for each day of Advent, and link the strips together. Each day, students can tear one link off of the chain. Let the countdown begin!
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Click on the name of a country to access several facts about holiday celebrations there. These brief descriptions of Christmas observances in more than a dozen countries can easily be incorporated into a Web search activity for younger elementary students.
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Guide your students' research of Christmas customs with this printable worksheet.
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Bring the spirit of a traditional British Christmas into your classroom with this easy-to-follow plan for creating Christmas crackers. No, they're not edible, but your students can fill them with tiny treats!
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This comprehensive site, designed by 7th grade students, provides excellent information about Christmas celebrations around the world. While it is still a work in progress, it would be a great starting point for a research project on Christmas traditions.
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This collection of four Internet scavenger hunts challenge students to discover fascinating information about Christmas observances throughout the world. You’ll need to contribute a paper answer sheet for recording answers.
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Explore customs, recipes, and Christmas legends from around the world. This site provides concise descriptions of holiday traditions, but is a bit heavy on text. Use this for background information to design a multi-cultural Christmas celebration in your classroom.
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Learn about Christmas traditions in England with this well organized, ready-to-go Web hunt. Students must read each question, click on a link to visit a specific portion of the site, locate the answer, and type it in the space provided. Includes an option to print the completed Web hunt.
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Add another dimension to your multicultural classroom Christmas tree with ornaments inspired by Denmark, and crafted by your students. This patterns and set of instructions for Danish baskets requires only shiny paper and glue. Younger children will need some help with this one.
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Scherenschnitte - or "scissor cutting" - is a beloved art form practiced in many part of the world, including Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands. Practice this traditional craft with these easy Scherenschnitte snowflake patterns. Instructions included. Just print and snip.
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Click on the interactive map to discover facts about how Christmas is celebrated in that part of the world. Be sure to visit the "Evolution of Santa" link for an interesting glimpse of St. Nick's progression from 3rd century Turkey to the American shopping mall.
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