1. Christmas Around the World Wednesday, December 4 th

2. Christmas traditions are different everywhere! As you view the video clips of Christmas across the globe, look for some similarities and differences in the way the different cultures celebrate Christmas. Create a T chart and take notes to help you remember.

3. Christmas in Mexico: Las Posadas http://youtu.be/nISbrLiJMrc

4. Christmas in the Philippines: MaligayangPasko http://youtu.be/T_t7KGCOvjU

5. Christmas in Italy: Buon Natale http://youtu.be/Orh3fdBuylU

6. Christmas in Africa: Kwanza http://youtu.be/_j9VWLKarpw

7. Christmas in China Santa Claus is called Dun Che Lao Ren which means, Christmas Old Man. People celebrate by lighting their houses with beautiful paper lanterns and decorating their Christmas trees, which they call "Trees of Light” The main winter festival in China is the Chinese New Year which takes place toward the end of January.

8. Reflection Share the similarities and differences you found with a partner and then with the group. What was the #1 similarity that you saw in each culture? -What is one way that you can spread Christmas cheer in the J.L Long community this season?