Christmas Traditions
Added: 25 Nov 2014
Contributor:
Scoilnet
Resource type:
Guide/notes
Looks at the diversity of Christmas traditions around the world. Short pieces of information on the origins of Christmas, Santa Claus, Christmas trees, Christmas stockings, mistletoe, holly & ivy, poinsettas, Christmas cards, stripped candy, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa. Further links to specific traditions in Argentina, Asia, Canada, Chile, Hawaii and Japan.
How it maps to the curriculum
Strand: Myself & My Family
Strand unit: Feasts & Festivals
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- explore and discuss the origins and traditions of some common festivals
- listen to, discuss, explore and record associated stories, legends, games and songs
Suggestions for use: Very visual site that could be presented to the class on the IWB. Include discussion on each item.
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: Very visual site that could be presented to the class on the IWB. Include discussion on each item.
