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Customs of Christmas

Mrs. Goss's third grade class used their research skills to learn about Christmas customs in other countries. Students presented their findings to the class. Here are some highlights of the project.

Sweden
"Saint Lucia" from Sweden

"Saint Lucia", served donuts to her classmates

Russia
Russia looks forward to New Years Day.

Mrs. Dounaevski told us that New Year's Day is even more celebrated than Christmas Day.

Brazil
Santa uses a helicopter in Brazil

Santa uses a helicopter in Brazil. The children did a skit with Santa using Rudolph to get him to the helicopter.

Italy
"La Befana" is a legend from Italy.

"La Befana" is an Italian Christmas legend. The old lady is still looking for "the Wisemen".

Jamaica
It's warm in Jamaica.

Jamaica has a very warm Christmas. They white-wash areas to make their homes look like it is snow covered.

England
The Yule Log brings good luck in England.

In England, they serve yule log cake to resemble the log they burn for good luck.

Spain
Treats come in shoes in Spain.

Spanish children look for treats in their shoes.

Mexico
The Posada is a tradition from Mexico.

The Posada is a nine day custom in Mexico. A big fiesta is held on the last night.

The piñata is a special treat for all.
The girls made a piñata for the class to break.

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