Christmas Around the World Wednesday, December 4th

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Christmas Around the WorldWednesday, December 4th
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• Christmas traditions are different everywhere!
• As you view the video clips of Christmas across
  the globe, look for some similarities and
  differences in the way the different cultures
  celebrate Christmas.
• Create a T chart and take notes to help you
  remember.

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Christmas in Mexico Las Posadas

• http//youtu.be/nISbrLiJMrc

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Christmas in the Philippines MaligayangPasko

• http//youtu.be/T_t7KGCOvjU

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Christmas in Italy Buon Natale

• http//youtu.be/Orh3fdBuylU

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Christmas in Africa Kwanza

• http//youtu.be/_j9VWLKarpw

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Christmas in China

• Santa Claus is called Dun
• Che Lao Ren which means,
• Christmas Old Man.
• People celebrate by lighting
• their houses with beautiful paper
• lanterns and decorating their Christmas trees,
• which they call "Trees of Light
• The main winter festival in China is
• the Chinese New Year which takes place
• toward the end of January.

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Reflection

• Share the similarities and differences you found
  with a partner and then with the group.
• What was the 1 similarity that you saw in each
  culture?
• -What is one way that you can spread Christmas
  cheer in the J.L Long community this season?