Christmas Traditions Around the World

Adriana Hollifield

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Christmas Traditions Around the World

Explore global Christmas traditions

In this lesson, students will explore various Christmas traditions celebrated around the world. Through interactive activities and a cultural comparison exercise, students will gain an understanding of how different cultures celebrate this holiday. This lesson is important as it fosters cultural awareness and appreciation, helping students to develop a broader perspective of global traditions.

Audience

4th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Explore global Christmas traditions

Materials

World map, Markers, Christmas Traditions Worksheet, and Cultural Comparison Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what students know about Christmas traditions.
Show a world map and highlight different countries that will be discussed.

Step 2

Interactive Activity

15 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Assign each group a country and provide them with information about that country's Christmas traditions.
Have each group create a short presentation or skit to share with the class.

Step 3

Cultural Comparison Exercise

15 mins

Distribute the Christmas Traditions Worksheet.
Ask students to fill out the worksheet by comparing their own traditions with those of the countries discussed.
Encourage students to think about similarities and differences.

Step 4

Discussion

5 mins

Use the Cultural Comparison Discussion Questions to facilitate a class discussion.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and reflections on the different traditions.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
Ask students to share one new thing they learned about Christmas traditions around the world.

Worksheet

Christmas Traditions Worksheet

This worksheet helps students compare their own Christmas traditions with those from other countries.

List three Christmas traditions from the country your group studied.

Think about food, activities, and decorations.

How do these traditions compare to your own Christmas traditions?

Consider similarities and differences.

Discussion

Cultural Comparison Discussion

A discussion to help students reflect on the similarities and differences in Christmas traditions around the world.

What was the most surprising tradition you learned about?

Encourage students to think about why it was surprising and what it tells us about that culture.

Why is it important to learn about different cultural traditions?

Discuss the value of cultural awareness and understanding.