Christmas Around the World
Added: 19 Sep 2014
Contributor:
Scoilnet
Resource type:
Guide/notes
How is Christmas celebrated in different countries around the world? Collection of short notes on 30 different countries from Australia to Wales outlining the unique customs associated with Christmas in these countries.
How it maps to the curriculum
Strand: Local Studies
Strand unit: Feasts & Festivals
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with the origins and traditions associated with some common festivals in Ireland and other countries
- explore, discuss and record some of the ceremonies, stories, legends, poetry, music, dances and games associated with these feasts and festivals
Suggestions for use: Perfect information here for a Christmas project on the unique customs of countries relating to Xmas. Not greatly graphic but soldid information.
Strand: Local Studies
Strand unit: Feasts & Festivals
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with the origins and traditions associated with a range of festivals in Ireland and other countries
- explore, discuss and record some of the ceremonies, stories, legends, poetry, music, dances and games associated with these feasts and festivals
Suggestions for use: Perfect information here for a Christmas project on the unique customs of countries relating to Xmas. Not greatly graphic but soldid information.
