Christmas Around the World by Sarah Petty https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5 Taking a trip around the globe to see how other cultures celebrate one of our favorite holidays...Christmas! en-us 2018-10-22 00:25:30 UTC 2024-10-12 16:39:57 UTC hello@padlet.com Christmas Around The World sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295256077 Topic/Theme: 
Culture: How do cultures around the world celebrate Christmas

Standards:
3.C.1 Understand how diverse cultures are visible in local and regional communities.
  • 3.C.1.1
    • Compare languages, foods and traditions of various groups living in local and regional communities.
  • 3.C.1.2
    • Exemplify how various groups show artistic expression within the local and regional communities.
  • 3.C.1.3
    • Use non-fiction texts to explore how cultures borrow and share from each other (foods, languages, rules, traditions and behaviors).
]]> 2018-10-22 00:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295256077 The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295257356 This is a short video in which will be used as an introductory to get us excited about our upcoming trip around the globe! The video gives a quick glimpse into some of the Christmas traditions that we will learn about through out this unit of study! ]]> 2018-10-22 00:41:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295257356 Suit Case ✔️ Pass Port✔️ Boarding Passes✔️✔️ sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295260738
Students will be given a file folder which will double as their suit case for their trip! Students will be responsible for keeping track of their passport and boarding passes throughout the unit as well as any worksheets/journals they have to complete! ]]> 2018-10-22 01:06:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295260738 GERMANY sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295261389 2018-10-22 01:10:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295261389 ITALY sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295261648 2018-10-22 01:11:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295261648 ISRAEL sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295261967 2018-10-22 01:13:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295261967 Overview of Christmas in Germany sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295267070 Here students will watch a short video that gives them information about Christmas in Germany. The video talks about its popular Christmas markets in the streets of Nuremberg, the decorating of the tree and the visiting of Father Christmas and St. Nicholas! 

Fröhliche Weihnachten! 

]]> 2018-10-22 01:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295267070 sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295269885 Another source that discusses German Christmas traditions. This article can be read with a partner! ]]> 2018-10-22 01:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295269885 Writing Activity sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295271355 Write a postcard to someone back home telling them about your adventure! 

1. What is your favorite German Christmas tradition? Why?

2. What is something cool you learned about how Germans celebrate Christmas?]]> 2018-10-22 02:06:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295271355 Partner Read about Christmas in Italy! sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295272356 2018-10-22 02:14:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295272356 Traditions sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295272720 As a class we will read about all there is to know about Christmas in Italy! We will uncover new information about the traditions that Italians take part in during this wonderful holiday season! ]]> 2018-10-22 02:16:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295272720 Story Time sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295273908 As we gather around the carpet we will dive into the legend of Old Befana, a kind witch whom brings sweets and gifts to well behaved children and coal to the bad children after Christmas on January 5th. We will discuss the similarities and differences of this tradition in the terms of writing letters/gift wish lists in the weeks leading up to Christmas! ]]> 2018-10-22 02:27:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295273908 Writing Activity sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295274327 Write a letter to someone back home telling them about your adventure. 

1. What was something cool that you learned about an Italian Christmas? 

2. Do we celebrate in any similar ways in America? ]]> 2018-10-22 02:31:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295274327 Souvenir Shop sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295278007 Befana's Broom!

Students will take part in creating Old Befana's broom in which she rides to deliver either sweet treats or coal to the little children of Italy based off of their behavior!]]> 2018-10-22 03:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295278007 AUSTRALIA sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295278806 2018-10-22 03:07:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295278806 Spending Christmas in the Land Down Under sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295278993
Take a look at this short video about some of the traditions that Australians take part of during the Christmas season! Remember, Austrlians celebrate Christmas in the SUMMER!!!!]]> 2018-10-22 03:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295278993 MEXICO sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295279450 2018-10-22 03:11:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295279450 What Christmas Traditions Are Found in Mexico? sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295279508
Grab a partner and check out the traditions that happen during the Christmas season in Mexico! Students will be reminded to use their highlighters to highlight important information as we will have a class discussion after they have finished reading! ]]> 2018-10-22 03:11:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295279508 Christmas in Mexico sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295279578 2018-10-22 03:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295279578 AMERICA sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295280052 2018-10-22 03:16:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295280052 How Do They Say Merry Christmas? sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295418618 2018-10-22 12:57:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295418618 Souvenir Shop sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295424588 Students will stop by the souvenir shop and create their own poinsettia. Students will also be given a copy of the legend of the poinsettia which goes as follows:

"A young boy named Pablo picked branches off a weed growing by the roadside because he didn't have anything to offer the Lord. Upon reaching the church's altar, he was made fun of by his friends for his tiny gift, until, as he laid those branches down, bright beautiful star-shaped petal like leaves appeared on each branch!"

https://paradisepraises.com/christmas-in-mexico/  ]]> 2018-10-22 13:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295424588 Meals Served and Interesting Christmas Facts in Mexico sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295433033
When students click on this link they will be given a short passage the describes all kinds of traditional Christmas food that one could be found munching on during the holiday season. They will also learn about the legend of the poinsettia, Christmas piñatas, La Noche Buena, Día De Reyes, and Posadas! ]]> 2018-10-22 13:22:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295433033 Christmas Carols sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295437691 Much like American tradition, children and families in Mexico sing Christmas carols also. In the video below, students can watch a group of children preforming Christmas carols. This video resembles more of a student Christmas play at school as they are standing stationary on the stage rather than going from door to door. ]]> 2018-10-22 13:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295437691 A Traditional Christmas Kid Song sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295448433
In America, children often sing the story of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and how he helped Santa to save the night; however, in Australia, the children sing about Joey. In Australia it is much too hot for Reindeer; so, Santa trades them out for 6 kangaroos or boomers. Click on the video below to hear about Joey's Christmas adventure and how Santa saves the night [in this song] by helping Joey find his mama on his Australian run!

]]> 2018-10-22 13:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295448433 Traditional Aussie Christmas Foods sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295455766
The link below tells us about the kinds of foods many Australians eat during their summer Christmas festivities. While many families cook more "old" traditional foods such as turkey, roast, and veggies, many cook more "new" traditional foods such as shrimp, fresh fish, salads and sausage and head out to the beach for a picnic! ]]> 2018-10-22 14:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295455766 Read Aloud sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295495847 We will read Christmas in Australia by John Williamson and have a class discussion once we are finished! ]]> 2018-10-22 15:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295495847 Souvenir Shop sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295502271 During this time, students will create a surfboard ornament to commemorate their time spent in Australia learning about Christmas! When students have completed their surfboards, they will hang them on our classroom Christmas tree! Students will get to take these home to their parents at the end of the unit! 

Merry Christmas and Surfs Up! ]]> 2018-10-22 15:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295502271 American Christmas Traditions sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295513782 This is a short two minute clip in which students will watch to see many of their own traditions. Some of these traditions include, decorating the Christmas [conifer] tree with lights and ornaments that have often times been passed down through the family, going door to door spreading Christmas cheer by way of caroling, gathering together with family for a Christmas dinner with the traditional spread and the exchanging of gifts...and lets not forget our school break! ]]> 2018-10-22 15:30:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295513782 Christmas in the USA sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295519177 This is a student friendly article in which students can learn about traditional meals and customs in the United States at Christmas.]]> 2018-10-22 15:38:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295519177 American Tradition sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295526530 Another video that tells of Christmas traditions in the US]]> 2018-10-22 15:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295526530 The Story of Christmas sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295531195 The story of Christmas is often made into a children's play at churches and told in the homes of many Christian families. Here Helen Dark tells the story of Christmas! We will read this short picture book as a class to not only gain an understanding of why Christmas is celebrated but also why so many families set up nativity scenes in their homes during the Christmas season. ]]> 2018-10-22 15:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295531195 The Legend of the Candy Cane sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295535399
During the holiday season, candy canes  be seen almost everywhere. People hang them from their Christmas tree, leave them as a gift in a stocking, and even place large plastic ones in their yards. Candy canes are also a sweet treat that many people enjoy wether you like to put them in your hot chocolate or eat them right from the box! Candy brands have also began to make a wide variety of flavors that often times make them more enjoyable, some are sour and others taste like watermelon, green apple, strawberry or spearmint. However, there is a legend behind the traditional red and white peppermint flavored candy cane.

Many Christians believe it to go as follows:

"Look at the candy cane what do you see. Stripes that are red like the blood shed for me. White for my Savior who is sinless and pure. J is for Jesus - that is for sure. Turn it around and a staff you'll see!"

https://happyhomefairy.com/the-legend-of-the-candy-cane-free-printable/ ]]> 2018-10-22 16:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295535399 Stockings sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295546557 “The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.”
– A Visit From Saint Nicholas

Hanging Christmas stockings in ones home is a timeless tradition that many children love! Every wonder where the idea of hanging Christmas stockings came from? Below you will find a link that will tell you all about the story behind the Christmas stockings!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vj7Kj26Vx9mcJzsalSYNXINAKjSrHBGr0vY9OVJ8kr4/edit?usp=sharing
]]> 2018-10-22 16:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295546557 Holiday Tunes sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295572424
Music is a great way to spread holiday cheer! America has many traditional Christmas songs such as Silent Night and We Wish You A Merry Christmas. But they also have songs that are a bit faster and more fun to sing while setting up for Christmas such as Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Jingle Bells, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town and Frosty the Snowman.


Turn this playlist up as we drink hot chocolate and decorate our classroom Christmas tree with the ornaments we have collected on our journey to celebrate a successful trip around the world! ]]> 2018-10-22 16:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295572424 Global Christmas Tree sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295630999
As the unit wraps up, students will have collected [made] a souvenir ornament from 6 countries!  Throughout our trip, students will place those ornaments on our classroom "Global Christmas Tree" to celebrate the many different and special ways people celebrate Christmas. 

By the end of this unit, students will have learned about 6 countries: Germany, Israel, Italy, Australia, Mexico and America. They will have learned Christmas traditions that are unique to each country and they will be able to recognize how many have been adapted here in America and some they may have even taken part of [hiding the pickle ornament or decorating a tree] themselves. 

Students will have learned about the foods that different cultures eat to celebrate Christmas. Students will be able to compare these different meals and see how the pertain to their specific country. 

Students will have a greater understanding of life around the world and how when it comes down to it, we really are not all that different! We all celebrate holidays and though we may celebrate in different ways, it is definitely something that is looked forward to and brings much joy to those who are taking part in the celebration. 

This is a fun thematic unit plan to help students see the world around them and learn how to appreciate the richness that other cultures bring to our world! ]]> 2018-10-22 18:28:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295630999 Oh Christmas Tree sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295634282 At the beginning of the unit students will help to set up a classroom Christmas tree with lights. Throughout the course of the unit, students will collect [make] souvenir ornaments to hang on our global Christmas tree! ]]> 2018-10-22 18:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295634282 sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295652433 2018-10-22 19:02:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/295652433 Menorahs and Dreidels Oh My! sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/305653396
What is it like to celebrate Christmas in Israel? Well...we are about to find out as we read through and discuss this article as a class! ]]> 2018-11-18 14:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/305653396 The Story of Hanukkah sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/305653409 Students will listen to an animated story about the history of Hanukkah and the meaning behind the menorah! ]]> 2018-11-18 14:00:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/305653409 What Does it Look Like to Celebrate Hanukkah sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/305653422
Watch this short video to see how Amanda celebrates Hanukkah! ]]> 2018-11-18 14:00:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/305653422 Traditional Song sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/305653434 In the video below, we will watch three little kids sing the dreidel song and act out the movements. I have included the lyrics to the song so that as a class we can sing along!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRsU-HIvUWs

]]> 2018-11-18 14:00:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/305653434 Souvenir Shop sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/305653459
Students will create a Star of David ornament that we will hang on our classroom tree and that they will be able to take home with them at the end of the unit to share with their families! ]]> 2018-11-18 14:00:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/305653459 Travel Journal sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/305663007 Students will be given time in class to complete their Christmas Around the World Travel Journal: Italy entry. ]]> 2018-11-18 15:19:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/30moffuh9ec5/wish/305663007