1. Museum Entrance Canada New Zealand Turkey Australia Welcome to the Museum of International Christmas Curators Offices Iran

2. Curators Office Contact me at [Your linked email address] Canada by Harley and Emma New Zealand by Caitlyn and Joshua Australia by Reece and Zach Turkey by Justin and Dakota Iran by Sean and Jade Mrs. Soltaus 5 th Grade Class Note: Virtual museums were first introduced by educators at Keith Valley Middle School in Horsham, Pennsylvania. This template was designed by Dr. Christy Keeler. View the Educational Virtual Museums website for more information on this instructional technique.Keith Valley Middle SchoolDr. Christy KeelerEducational Virtual Museums Return to Entry

3. Canada Return To Entry Canadian Christmas

4. Turkey Return To Entry Christmas in Turkey

5. New Zealand Return to Entry Christmas in Australia

6. New Zealand Return to Entry New Zealand

7. Iran Return to Entry Christmas in Iran

8. Return to Exhibit Linked citation goes here In Canada they put lights on their trains. They do this so you can see them at night, because sometimes people cant hear or see the train so the lights help them. Bright Train

9. Linked citation goes here In Canada and other countries they make gingerbread houses. They make these to either eat or as a decoration around the house. Return to Exhibit Gingerbread House

10. Linked citation goes here The Canadian people made this amazing looking pie. They make these pies to celebrate Christmas and they have a big dinner and turkey and a lot of other good tasting things. Return to Exhibit Mmmmm……pie

11. Linked citation goes here People make these turkeys for a big feast. They have a big feast every year for Christmas where they eat turkey and invite a lot of friends and family Return to Exhibit Christmas Feast

12. Linked citation goes here This is what people shoot and eat for Christmas. Return to Exhibit Turkey

13. Linked citation goes here The people eat turkey on Christmas in Turkey. Return to Exhibit Turkey Dinner

14. Linked citation goes here This is what they hang on their doors Return to Exhibit Wreath

15. Linked citation goes here Santa Claus is based on the real-life Saint Nicholas who lived in Turkey. Return to Entry Saint Nicholas

16. Linked citation goes here Santa loves turkey in Turkey. Return to Exhibit Santa

17. Return to Exhibit Linked citation goes here The town hall in Australia is decorated for Christmas. The Town Hall in Australia

18. Linked citation goes here People in Australia celebrate Christmas by putting up wreaths on their doors. Return to Exhibit Australian Wreath

19. Linked citation goes here In Australia, they use fireworks to celebrate Christmas. This is a picture of fireworks over the Symphony Hall in Sydney, Australia. Return to Exhibit Fireworks

20. Linked citation goes here This is a giant Christmas tree i n an Australian mall. They decorate it to celebrate Christmas. Return to Exhibit Australian Christmas Tree

21. Linked citation goes here The towns in Australia are decorated. This town square was decorated with a Christmas tree. Return to Exhibit Christmas Tree

22. Linked citation goes here This is a Maori village. In the Maori culture, spirits and creatures of the Maori culture resemble the elves gnomes of European Christmas. Return to Exhibit Maori Christmas

23. Linked citation goes here Father Christmas is their Santa in New Zealand.Hes dressed as the U.S. Santa. Return to Exhibit Santa in New Zealand

24. Linked citation goes here Their holiday name is Christmas, which is just like our Christmas, but without snow. This is a picture of a traditional Christmas tree in New Zealand. Return to Exhibit Christmas Tree in New Zealand

25. Linked citation goes here In New Zealand the traditional Christmas dinner is roast turkey with vegetables and sauces. For dessert it is rich, fruity Christmas pudding with brandy sauce. Mince pies, pastry cases filled with a mixture of chopped dried fruit. They also have parades like the U.S. Return to Exhibit Christmas Dinner

26. Linked citation goes here Iran is a fun country at Christmas time. They get a lot of snow, they go snowboarding, and a lot of other things. Return to Exhibit Snowy Christmas in Iran

27. Linked citation goes here People in Iran light up this bridge at Christmas time. It is a tradition for them. Return to Exhibit Christmas Bridge

28. Linked citation goes here They watch a lot of Christmas movies like Charlie Brown Christmas. Snoopy and Woodstock Return to Exhibit

29. Linked citation goes here This is a decorated mantel in Iran. Return to Exhibit Mantel

30. Linked citation goes here They have a contest for decorating vehicles every year. This man won with his cookie truck. Return to Exhibit Christmas Truck

31. Linked citation goes here In Quebec, many people put out a nativity scene. The French term is crèche. Return to Entry Crèche

32. Linked citation goes here The three Wise Men came from Iran. Return to Entry The Three Wise Men