Christmas around the world crafts for preschoolers

This Christmas around the world set includes everything you'll need to set up your our Christmas around the world activity in your program. Inside this 43 pg. printable file you will find:

What's Included...

An Educator Letter
Directions
Australia Card, Letter, and Cut and Paste Traditions Mats (Color & B&W)
England Card, Letter, and Cut and Paste Traditions Mats (Color & B&W)
Mexico Card, Letter, and Cut and Paste Traditions Mats (Color & B&W)
Brazil Card, Letter, and Cut and Paste Traditions Mats (Color & B&W) 
Netherlands Card, Letter, and Cut and Paste Traditions Mats (Color & B&W)
Sweden Card, Letter, and Cut and Paste Traditions Mats (Color & B&W)
France Card, Letter, and Cut and Paste Traditions Mats (Color & B&W)
Italy Card, Letter, and Cut and Paste Traditions Mats (Color & B&W)
Germany Card, Letter, and Cut and Paste Traditions Mats (Color & B&W)
World Map
TOS & Graphics credit

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Learning about the world they live in is important for preschoolers as they begin to understand there is a bigger world beyond what they experience in their daily lives. 
Preschoolers are learning that others often do things different than what they are accustomed to. Learning about these differences early in life helps them to become more accepting of others. 
Preschoolers will enjoy comparing the holiday customs in other countries to their own family traditions. 

Preschoolers love cut and paste activities! 
This included activity is a fun way for children to recall the traditions in each letter.
**Teacher Tip: Older children may enjoy using these as a sorting activity. Print, laminate, and cut and then challenge children to recall which country each tradition belongs to. 

Create a space to display your Christmas Cards. You can track the countries featured on each card on the included printable map or on your own map. 

*Teacher Tip: This is a great activity to do over the course of 1-2 weeks. Have children open 1 card each day and then do the included sorting activity. It would also be fun to read a book related to the country as well as do a fun activity from each country. 
See resources for each country below for ideas to complete your lesson plan. 

Resources for each country:

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Christmas around the world is celebrated with such fascinating, distinct traditions! From carp in the bathtub, popping crackers at the dinner table, to piñatas and pig roasts: learn how each country celebrates this important Christian holiday.  Click on the pictures below to learn how 31 different countries celebrate Christmas, including their traditions, yummy recipes, customs, and unique activities.


Christmas Around the World (31 Countries!)

CLICK the country titles or photos for MORE INFO!

Christmas in Australia

Christmas in Canada

Christmas in China

Christmas in Colombia+ Hojuela Recipe

Christmas in Costa Rica

Christmas in Ecuador

Christmas in England

Christmas in Finland

Christmas Eve in Provence, France with 13 Desserts

Christmas in Georgia with Traditional Georgian “Pie” Recipe

Christmas in Germany + “Googly Eye” Christmas Cookies

Christmas in Haiti + Typical Haitian Christmas Food

Christmas in India + an Indian Christmas Cake Recipe

Christmas in Bethlehem, Israel

Christmas Season in Italy

A Meal for Christmas in Jamaica

Christmas in Japan

Christmas in Kenya + Mandazi (Donut) Recipe

Christmas in Lebanon

Christmas in Mexico + Children’s Christmas Book List

Las Posadas Bilingual Minibook

Learn even more about Christmas in Mexico! In this bilingual Spanish-English minibook, kids will get a feeling for how Las Posadas is celebrated at Christmas in Mexico. It’s a great project for school or home use. Las Posadas is a beautiful cultural tradition that is both unique and festive!
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Christmas in The Netherlands + 2 Dutch Christmas Cookie Recipes

Christmas in Norway + a Craft

Christmas in The Philippines

Christmas in Poland + Recipes for Borscht and Uszka + Polish Gingerbread

Christmas in Portugal & Recipe for Sonhos

Christmas in Puerto Rico

Christmas in Russia

Christmas in Scotland + a Craft

Christmas in Slovakia + Medovniky Christmas Cookie Recipe

Reyes Magos for Christmas in Spain and Caga Tío in Catalunya 

 Christmas in South Africa + Recipe for Traditional Malva Pudding

So many distinct and beautiful traditions, recipes, and crafts for Christmas around the world! Do you have a favorite tradition that we missed? Let me know in the comments and I will try to include it! 🙂 I am constantly adding to the list, so check back for future Christmas around the world additions.

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