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Curated OER

Santa Claus Christmas Calendar

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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

For Students 1st - 8th
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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Other

Christmas Customs

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Handout
Other

Strasbourg L'europeenne: Christmas in Europe: Christmas Traditions in Europe

For Students 3rd - 8th
A look at Christmas customs and traditions in different countries of Europe, and the names given to Santa Claus.
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: How 25 Christmas Traditions Got Their Start

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Advent

For Students 9th - 10th
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...