Celebrating Traditions of
Christmas Around the World
Traditions of Christmas around the world is a topic students will enjoy learning and always remember. Let’s load up and take a trip celebrating Christmas around the world! Come along as we travel to seven different countries learning about Christmas Around the World and experiencing different cultures and Christmas around the World traditions. If you are interested in celebrating Christmas around the world with your students, keep reading. I have a resource that is little to no prep for you, dear teacher, that includes seven different countries. Celebrating Christmas around the world will spark the holiday spirit in your classroom.
The holiday season is truly a magical time of year. Personally, I love learning about and teaching holidays around the world. I find Christmas traditions around the world most interesting and also feel this is a unique experience for my students. Students gain an understanding and appreciation of different cultures, traditions, and customs celebrated around the world. This helps promote cultural sensitivity and open-mindedness. Learning about holidays celebrated by different communities encourages inclusivity. Students learn to respect and celebrate the differences among their peers, fostering a sense of unity and understanding. Studying holidays often involves learning about different countries and their locations. This can contribute to improved geography knowledge as students identify the locations of various celebrations on a map.
Traditions of Christmas Around the World
The holiday season is truly a magical time of year. Personally, I love learning about and teaching traditions of Christmas around the world. I find Christmas traditions around the world most interesting and also feel this is a unique experience for my students.
The best way to provide students an incredible experience for learning traditions of Christmas around the world is through a virtual field trip. If you are asking yourself how is this possible, don’t worry I’ve done all the work for you! I provided you with two options. You can choose a specific country to travel to or grab the bundle and travel to all seven countries and learn about each traditions of Christmas around the world. Here are the countries that are included:
To access the individual Holiday Around the World resource for a specific country, just click above on the country of your choice. If you want to save money and would like the bundle, click here.
Activities for Christmas Around the World
Ideas and activities for Christmas around the world are all included in this resource. Each of the activities listed below is offered for the following countries: America, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, and Sweden. Here is what’s included for each country:
Virtual Field Trip Video
Virtual Field Trip KWL Chart
Virtual Field Trip Reflection
KWL Chart
PowerPoint Presentation
Journal (3 entries)
I Spy Santa Activity
Comprehension Passage with Questions
Christmas Around the World America
Welcome to America! Even though I live in the United States, my students really enjoyed learning about Christmas in the United States of America. After reviewing the PowerPoint Presentation included in this bundle, many students found similar traditions with each other. This was really fun to experience for all of us. We were also able to have a class conversation about different traditions the students shared.
Christmas Around the World Australia
Welcome to the land down under! Christmas Around the World Australia is so fun. The weather is warm and the colors are bright! Very different from what most of us experience here in the United States. From the unique animals to preparing for St. Nick, Christmas Around the World Australia is a dream come true.
Christmas Around the World France
Meet Père Noël! Do you know who that is? That is who we know as Santa to people in France. Travel to France for Christmas around the world France for the holiday season with students. Learn about the unique culture and many holiday traditions people enjoy during the Christmas season.
Christmas Around the World Germany
Advent is a big part of Christmas in Germany. Learn traditions of Christmas around the world and what Christmas around the world Germany looks like! If you really want students to learn and experience what Christmas in Germany is like, incorporate a Christmas craft. I suggest students make their own Advent wreath to take home and enjoy with their family during the holiday season.
Christmas Around the World Italy
I don’t know about you, but I love all things Italian! Christmas in Italy sounds like a dream come true! The great people of Italy enjoy pasta, chocolate, cake, and coffee starting December 8. Invite students along with you to experience all things Christmas in Italy.
Christmas Around the World Mexico
Christmas Around the World Mexico is a beautiful thing! From the warm weather to the tasty, delicious food, students are sure to love this experience. Christmas in Mexico includes fireworks, dancing, singing Spanish carols, and lots of food! When traveling to Mexico for Christmas, students will see piñatas and nativity scenes.
Make sure to play the well-known song "Feliz Navidad" for students!
Christmas Around the World Sweden
Sweden is a beautiful country! If you really want to have fun with your class, incorporate the traditions of Sweden into your Christmas party and travel for Christmas around the world Sweden. Smörgåsbords can be found during the holiday season in Sweden. Plan your class Christmas party menu with the “Smörgåsbord” concept in mind. Talk about this with your students during the party! This will be a great memory for your students.
I hope you have fun traveling across the world for the holidays with your sweet students. Trust me, the memories you create offering these experiences will be ones students hold tight for years to come.
Safe travels and Merry Christmas!
