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Holidays Around the World. It is interesting to see how different countries celebrate Christmas. Google Earth. Lets open Google Earth and travel. Christmas in Holland. Holland. In Holland, children put out wooden shoes to await the arrival of St. Nicholas, This is celebrated on December 6
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It is interesting to see how different countries celebrate Christmas.
Google Earth • Lets open Google Earth and travel
Holland In Holland, children put out wooden shoes to await the arrival of St. Nicholas, This is celebrated on December 6 Link-Wooden shoe
Germany Dress a Tree 1 Dress a Tree 2 In Germany they use ornaments, gingerbread men, hand carved wooden angels and tinsel to decorate their trees.
Poinsettias • Families in Mexico set out beautiful red poinsettias
Piñata • It is made with paper. • It is filled with dolls, toys, candy and fruit. Link -The Piñata
Sweden • In Sweden they celebrate St. Lucia day. • Girls dress in St. Lucia costumes to collect food for the less fortunate. • Feasting and celebrating begin on December 13 with Lucia Day • Link- Wreath Puzzle
Israel Virtual Airplane
Hanukah Hanukah is also known as the Festival of Lights. Hanukkah will start on December 21st. Links Hanukah-Word Match Hanukah Drag and Drop
Kwanzaa • Kwanzaa is an African-American holiday celebrated mainly in the US • Kwanzaa will start on December 26th. Links • Story link • Kwanzaa Drag and Drop Game