General

Christmas Celebrations Around the World

The Most Celebrated Holiday Around the World

Origins and Meanings of Christmas Items

"'Twas the Night Before Christmas"

Lesson Plans & Activities

Christmas Around the World Scroll down the page to the section titled, "CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS AROUND THE GLOBE WITH A "WORLD" OF CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES!" You will find wonderful ideas for seasonal activies throughout the curriculum.

December: A Month of Multicultural Holiday Celebrations Check out this page from Education World for links to lessons and other activities to help you teach about December's "world of holidays."

Habari Gani? Kwanzaa is the world's fastest growing holiday, originated in 1966 to promote reacquainting African-Americans with their cultural heritage and uniting them in a spirit of family and community.

Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights

How Many Ways Can You Say Merry Christmas? Students create a multicultural holiday bulletin board map!

Internet-based Scavenger Hunt #1 from Pleasant Grove Elementary Great questions on Christmas traditions around the world. Questions include: "What kind of tree do they decorate in India?" and, What is the main symbol of Christmas in Greece?" Sites are included so your students will be able to find the answers.