Holiday: Christmas Around the World

These sites explain how Christmas and winter holidays are celebrated in different parts of the world. Countries include France, Canada, Poland, England, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, and many more. See how to say “Merry Christmas” in several languages and discover if people around the globe decorate trees or believe in Santa. There are links to eThemes Resources on Christmas traditions in America and Germany and Christmas crafts and games.

教育标准

• 1,
• 2,
• 3,
• 4,
• 5

申请州标准

• Holidays from Around the World

  Read real life short stories about what the holidays are like in Japan, New Zealand, India, Scotland, Hungary, and more.

  翻译主题
• Different Customs

  Click on the 30 different country names to learn about their Christmas celebrations.

  翻译主题
• FactMonster: Christmas Traditions Around the World

  Test your knowledge of Christmas traditions from other countries using this interactive quiz. NOTE: The website includes pop-up and banner ads.

  翻译主题
• FactMonster: Saying Merry Christmas Around the World

  Learn how to say "Merry Christmas" or "Season's Greetings" in different languages. NOTE: The website includes pop-up and banner ads.

  翻译主题
• Christmas Around the World

  Click on a flag to read a longer description of Christmas in eight different countries.

  翻译主题
• Swiss Christmas Cookies

  Click on the links next to the picture of the cookies to see recipes for Christmas cookies from Switzerland, Austria, and Germany. NOTE: This site contains ads and sponsored links.

  翻译主题
• Christmas in England

  Learn about caroling, nativity plays, and pantomime, which are popular traditions in England.

  翻译主题
• BBC: Christmas in Wales

  Learn about Welsh Christmas customs, superstitions, and recipes. There is also an interactive advent calendar and an article about Dylan Thomas' "A Child's Christmas in Wales."

  翻译主题
• Yule in Iceland

  Find out how Yule is celebrated in Iceland. See what Icelanders use for Christmas trees, learn about the Yuletide lads (not elves!), and their mother Gryla who used to frighten naughty children.

  翻译主题
• Christmas in Australia

  Scroll down to "Christmas in Australia" to find out what people do to celebrate Christmas in Australia, which is during the summer.

  翻译主题
• Christmas in Argentina

  Read three children's descriptions to find out how Christmas is celebrated in Argentina.

  翻译主题
• Lesson Plan

  After learning about Christmas celebrations around the world, students can write a friendly letter that compares Christmas customs in another country with those in their own.

  翻译主题
• Christmas in Poland

  This site talks about Christmas Eve superstitions and fortune telling. Click on "Christmas Feast" to find a recipe for pierogis, "Christmas Carols" to read about Polish Christmas songs, and "Christmas Creche" to read about this Nativity tradition. You can also send an electronic Polish Christmas card. NOTE: This site has a guestbook. NOTE: This site contains sponsored ads and a banner. The link for "Christmas Presents" leads to an online store.

  翻译主题
• Christmas Traditions in France and Canada

  This site has lots of information about the history of Christmas celebrations in France and French-speaking Canada. You can read about religious, secular, and family celebrations from the middle ages throught the present.

  翻译主题
• History Channel: Christmas Traditions World Wide

  Learn about Christmas traditions around the world, how Christmas trees got started, and the evolution of Santa Clause. There are also sections on Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. NOTE: This site includes ads.

  翻译主题
• Holiday Traditions Around the World

  Click on a country or winter holiday name for a brief description of its traditions and celebrations.

  翻译主题
• Christmas in Sweden

  Learn more about the Christmas traditions in Sweden including when they celebrate and the foods they fix. Directions are included in how to make a St. Lucia Wreath.

  翻译主题
• eThemes Resource: Holiday: Christmas Traditions in America

  These sites explain Christmas traditions in America, including Santa, stockings, Christmas trees, and the story of Jesus. There are some educational activities that have a Christmas theme, such as story starters and math problems. Also includes text of the famous letter, "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa" and "Twas the Night Before Christmas." There are links to eThemes Resources on Kwanzaa and Hanukkah.

  翻译主题
• eThemes Resource: Holiday: Christmas Games and Crafts

  These sites offer many fun ideas for free time during the holidays. Includes online games and classroom activities. Send an e-mail to Santa, complete word searches, read Christmas stories, or create holiday crafts. There are also links to Christmas clip art, coloring pages, and two eThemes Resources on Christmas traditions.

  翻译主题
• eThemes Resource: Holiday: Christmas in Germany

  These sites have information about Christmas traditions in Germany. Learn how Christmas is celebrated in Germany and their Christmas traditions and customs. Includes information on advent calendars, advent wreaths, Christmas recipes, Christmas carols, German Christmas greetings, and Christmas markets. There are also links to eThemes Resources on Christmas Around the World, Christmas Traditions in America, and Christmas Games and Crafts.

  翻译主题

翻译链接

• MO
  • 1
  • 1.1
  • 1.10
  • 1.2
  • 1.4
  • 1.5
  • 1.6
  • 1.7
  • 1.9
  • 2
  • 2.1
  • 3
  • 4
  • 6
  • 6
  • 7
• UT
  • 2.2.a
  • 2.2.c
  • 3.1.a
  • 3.1.b
  • 3.1.d
  • 4.1.a
  • 4.1.b
  • 4.1.c
  • 8.2.a
  • 8.2.b
• AR
  • G.1.1.11.a
  • G.1.1.3
  • G.1.1.4
  • G.1.1.5
  • G.1.1.6
  • G.1.1.7
  • G.1.2.5
  • G.1.2.6
  • G.1.2.7
  • G.1.2.8
  • G.1.3.5.c
  • G.1.3.5.d
  • G.1.3.7
  • G.1.4.5
  • G.2.1.1
  • G.2.2.1
  • G.2.2.2
  • G.2.3.1
  • G.2.3.2
  • G.2.4.1
  • G.2.4.2
  • G.2.5.1
  • G.2.5.2
  • G.2.5.3
• AL
  • 4
  • 9.2
• NV
  • 1.1.1
  • 1.1.2
  • C.5.2.3
  • G.1.3.1
  • G.2.2.2
  • G.2.3.2
  • G.7.2.2
  • G.7.2.4
  • G.7.3.1
  • G.7.3.2
  • GS.1.1

翻译本页

创建日期: 2001年10月23日 12:28 | 更新日期: 2013年4月15日 19:12