Christmas around the World
5 total works
Tinsel, candles and baked decorations called Lebkuchen hang from Christmas trees. Strings of lights decorate lampposts, houses and shops. Saint Nicholas fills children's shoes with toys and treats. Carol singers walk from house to house singing Christmas songs, and bands play in town squares. These are the sights and sounds of Christmas in Germany. Come and explore the many German traditions that bring people of this country together at Christmas.
Ornaments and lights decorate Christmas trees. Small, painted figures of animals and people fill crèches, scenes that look like the place of Jesus’ birth. Children open gifts on Christmas Day. People eat roasted goose, turkey, chestnuts and oysters. They go to Christmas plays and musical shows called pastorales. These are the sights and sounds of Christmas in France. Come and explore the many French traditions that bring people of this country together at Christmas.
"Describes the customs, songs, foods, and activities associated with the celebration of Christmas in England"--Provided by publisher.
Christmas around the World Pack A of 4
by Jack Manning and Cheryl L Enderlein
Published 2 November 2017
Travel around the world to learn the customs, songs, food and activities associated with Christmas in tradition-rich countries. A hands-on activity in each book helps to extend the learning - and the festivities!