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History
of Christmas Mini Unit Study
The familiar customs and symbols of Christmas, such as a brightly
lit and decorated pine tree, a festive wreath on the front door
and mistletoe hanging above one’s head are just some of
the traditions enjoyed during the yuletide season. Christmas is
a Christian holiday, of course, but many of these symbols of Christmas
originated in pre-Christian cultures. Christmas practices have
changed and evolved over the years - it was celebrated in a different
manner in early Christian, Medieval and Victorian times. Some
of the customs from each era have come down to us today, although
every country celebrates the holiday in its own unique way.
In this mini unit, you can: learn about the history of Christmas
and how it was celebrated in different ages, read about the origins
of popular Christmas symbols, find out about Christmas customs
in countries around the world, connect with the Middle Ages by
making a traditional plum pudding, have fun with an interactive
online Advent calendar and make a delightful assortment of Christmas
crafts representing the past as well as today.
Reading
The History of Christmas
The
Ten Ages of Christmas (British)
Origins
of Popular Christmas Symbols and Traditions
Christmas
around the World
Fun
Connect
with History- Make a Plum Pudding
Advent
Calendar – be sure to check every day for questions and
answers about Christmas customs around the world!
Treasure
Trove of Christmas Craft Projects (some ancient, some new)
Recommended
Resource
Encyclopedia of Christmas
Christmas is a holiday
with rich traditions and a long history, yet there is no single
source in which to look up facts about the many facets of this holiday.
The Encyclopedia of Christmas provides teachers, students, parents,
and librarians will a convenient source of information on virtually
every aspect of Christmas.
The Encyclopedia of Christmas contains nearly 200 entries on all
facets of Christmas, including its history, myths, legends, customs,
religious observances, symbols, and related days and celebrations.
(Amazon)
Book (Paperback)
Authors: Tanya Gulevich (Illustrator), Mary Ann Stavros-Lanning
(Editor)
Amazon Price: $24.00
Read
more about the book on Amazon
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