Christmas Village

Christmas is a widely celebrated annual festival that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ in the Christian tradition. It is one of the most significant and joyous occasions observed by millions of people around the world, both as a religious holiday and a cultural phenomenon.  # Lesson Objectives: 1: Describe how some people celebrate Christmas{.info} 2: Explain the importance of Christmas as a religious and secular holiday{.info} # Who celebrates Christmas?{.objective .objective1} Christmas is primarily celebrated by Christians around the world, as it commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, whom Christians believe is the Son of God and the Messiah. Students are asked to enter the scene and try to identify any religious icons or items that represent Christianity. # How is Christmas Celebrated?{.objective .objective2} Christmas is celebrated in diverse ways around the world, with variations based on cultural, religious, and regional traditions. However, certain common elements are often part of Christmas celebrations. In this scene, students should be able to identify: Decorations, Gifts, Nativity scenes and special meals. # Teacher Resources ### Download Teacher Notes [](https://avnfs.com/qBISURX2lxG-_8PFz_Ba-TTL_BtJN1nn_H_cdliMpdk?size=1128744&type=application%2Fpdf&name=Christmas+Village+Teacher+Notes+1.pdf) ### Student Quiz Answers Document [](https://avnfs.com/qBqSdLApK_qbre6cV01bGb2WLvji1yiUVJgX-x75aBk?size=687828&type=application%2Fpdf&name=Christmas+Village+Teacher+Notes+2.pdf) ### Download the Student Quiz Document [](https://avnfs.com/PeduQqYTeSVSd-kmv3Sdz2GrXI6koQyBysRhMQPB9VI?size=95011&type=application%2Fpdf&name=Christmas+Village+Teacher+Notes+3.pdf)