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Transcript of Cyberstarters Christmas
© 2006 Teachnology, Inc. 40
NAME__________________________________________________________________
DATE______________________________________________________GRADE_____
ChristmasCyberStarterChristmas is a joyful time for people around the world. Answer the questions below to help you understand more about this holiday. The blue box will help with these questions.
Resources:1. http://techdirect.com/christmas/
(Celebrating Christmas) 2. http://www.familyhaven.com/christmasstory/story.html
(The Christmas Story) 3. http://www.homeschooled-kids.com/santahistory.html
(Santa Claus) 4. http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/poinsettia/facts.html
(Poinsettia Facts) 5. http://www.hymnsandcarolsofchristmas.com/HTML/trees_and_greens.htm
(Christmas Tree Facts) 6. http://www.hoover.archives.gov/exhibits/legends/stockings/index.html
(Christmas stockings) 7. http://www.hoover.archives.gov/exhibits/legends/index.html
(Christmas Legends)
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Questions:
1. What is the Christian belief about Christmas?
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2. When is Christmas celebrated in the United States?
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3. What is another name for Santa Claus?
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4. What country is known for the poinsettia flower?
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5. Are poinsettias poisonous?
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6. When was the use of the Christmas tree first recorded?
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7. What is the legend of Christmas stockings?
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8. In what country do the children wait for their shoes to be filled with presents?
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9. What is the name of the person who fills their shoes?
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10. What country introduced the Christmas tree to America?
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