Christmas in Russia, Germany, Mexico,

and Greece

Mrs. Townson’s 1st grade class researched Christmas traditions in different countries.

They typed their findings in this book.

The presents are left by the Three Kings or Maji.

By Alondra

Church services are attended on Christmas Day.

By Ben

In the past families in Greece decorated small wooden boats instead of Christmas trees.

By Brodie

Saint Sinterklass and his helper Black Peter arrived on a boat.

By Camden

Reindeer live in Russia. I think that is where Santa gets his reindeer.

By Chloe

Children in Russia receive gifts on New Years Eve.

By Erika

The tradition of putting up a Christmas tree came to us from Germany.

By Falon

Children leave out clogs or shoes to be filled with presents.

By Gracie

December 5 is St . Nicholas’ Day.

By Haley

Germans make beautiful gingerbread houses.

By Helemah

Germans are famous for their hand blown glass Christmas ornaments.

By Jamell

In Mexico Christmas is celebrated from December 12 until January 6.

By Jennifer

Children in Mexico get their main presents in January.

By Joseph

On Christmas Eve Father Christmas will bring presents to the good girls and boys.

By Lily

On Christmas Eve, Christmas carols are sung and children hang their stockings.

By Mackenzie

From December 16 until Christmas Eve children perform posadas.

By Naomi

If the boys and girls have been good, Sinterklaas fills their shoes with toys and

candy.

By Riley

The tradition of sending Christmas cards to family and friends began in England.

By Roanne

Saint Vassils brings gifts on New Years Eve.

By Tyler

Saint Basil is the patron saint of the poor and homeless; he delivers gifts on January 1.

By Ziyah