Video: Christmas Traditions From Around the World Grade Levels: Kindergarten - 5th Grade SUMMARY: Learn about Christmas tradition around the world in this fun video. Santa and his reindeer are flying around the world to drop off presents to the far reaches of the globe and teaching us about the traditions of boys and girls across 9 nations: The USA, Mexico, Canada, Sweden, England, France, Germany, Italy, and over the Asia to visit Vietnam.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
You'll learn about Christmas traditions in different countries. Santa and his reindeer fly around the world and teach us about the traditions of boys and girls in 9 countries.
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4 activities you can do with your child now
- After watching the video, you can encourage your 4-year-old to create a Christmas card featuring a tradition they learned about from one of the countries mentioned. - Engage your child in a discussion about their favorite tradition from the video and ask them to draw a picture depicting that tradition. - Help your child create a mini Christmas tree craft inspired by one of the countries mentioned in the video. - Play a game of "Santa Says" with your child, incorporating actions and traditions mentioned in the video (e.g., "Santa says pretend to decorate a Christmas tree like they do in Germany").
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Pretend play with your child
GAME NAME: "Around the World Christmas Adventure" INSTRUCTIONS: Pretend you and your child are Santa and his reindeer traveling around the world. Explore traditions from different countries mentioned in the video by acting them out or creating your own mini celebrations. Have fun learning and embracing the diversity of Christmas!
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this
"Explore different Christmas traditions worldwide and appreciate the diversity of cultures. Santa teaches us that kindness and understanding transcend borders."