Curated OER
Santa Claus Christmas Calendar
For this Christmas calendar worksheet, students cut out a large color picture of Santa Claus and hang it up. Students glue one cotton ball on the beard for each day from December 1 to Christmas.
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Why Christmas: Christmas Traditions and Customs
Find out how the history of various Christmas traditions and customs started, how they are celebrated, and what they represent and mean. Included are facts about Boxing Day, Advent, holly & ivy, Christmas cards, mince pies, and lots...
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Christmas Customs
Brief outlines of customs and food traditionally found at Christmas in the U.S., U.K., the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Austria, Denmark and France, as well as others. Common legends, games, and history of the holidays give ample...
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Strasbourg L'europeenne: Christmas in Europe: Christmas Traditions in Europe
A look at Christmas customs and traditions in different countries of Europe, and the names given to Santa Claus.
A&E Television
History.com: How 25 Christmas Traditions Got Their Start
Christmas in America has been filled with traditions, old and new. Some date back to 16th-century Germany or even ancient Greek times, while others have caught on in modern times. Here's a look at 25 ways Americans have celebrated the...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Advent
A long and detailed overview of Advent, its meaning, and significance to the Catholic Church. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...