CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD!
Merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad! Joyeux Noel! It's Christmas time again!! Did you know that children in many different countries are just as excited as you are? BUT, Santa is different in these other places, or may not even exist at all! We all have traditions and customs that help us to look forward to this time of the year. In this webquest, you will research about a country and how the children celebrate Christmas there!
Research how Christmas is celebrated in another country and write an essay... Be sure to include the name of your country, its location, how Christmas or a similar holiday is celebrated, and a recipe for that celebration.
Process
Step 1: Choose a country from the list in the Resource section of this webquest.
Step 2: Use the links in the Resource section of this webquest to research your country.
Step 3: Answer the following questions using your research findings:
How does the family celebrate the holiday?
What are some special traditions in this country?
What special foods do the people eat in this country during this special celebration?
What special symbols do the people use in this country during this celebration?
Step 4: Write an article based on your research findings. Be sure to include the country's location, how the holiday is celebrated, recipe for special foods, and any other interesting fact. The article should be no longer than two pages. Be sure to include pictures or symbols.
Merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad! Joyeux Noel! It's Christmas time again!! Did you know that children in many different countries are just as excited as you are? BUT, Santa is different in these other places, or may not even exist at all! We all have traditions and customs that help us to look forward to this time of the year. In this webquest, you will research about a country and how the children celebrate Christmas there!
Research how Christmas is celebrated in another country and write an essay... Be sure to include the name of your country, its location, how Christmas or a similar holiday is celebrated, and a recipe for that celebration.
Process
Step 1: Choose a country from the list in the Resource section of this webquest.
Step 2: Use the links in the Resource section of this webquest to research your country.
Step 3: Answer the following questions using your research findings:
How does the family celebrate the holiday?
What are some special traditions in this country?
What special foods do the people eat in this country during this special celebration?
What special symbols do the people use in this country during this celebration?
Step 4: Write an article based on your research findings. Be sure to include the country's location, how the holiday is celebrated, recipe for special foods, and any other interesting fact. The article should be no longer than two pages. Be sure to include pictures or symbols.