Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Christmas in Mexico
The students did a tremendous job today teaching the other 3rd grade classes all about Christmas as it is celebrated in Mexico. Here are some moments captured today on film:
Monday, December 15, 2014
Christmas Around the World
Greetings!
Today we traveled to China via Mrs. Cripe's class to discover how the winter holiday season is celebrated there. We were even able to taste some of their festive food! We learned that in China, Christmas is not as big of a holiday as it is in the United States, and that it definitely holds less meaning. China is a communist country and 1% of their population identifies themselves as Christian. They celebrate the new year by making paper lanterns to represent the loved ones they've lost. On Christmas Eve they give wrapped apples away.
We are excited to host the other 3rd grade classes tomorrow--teaching them all about the geography, traditions, food, decorations, and gift-giving of Mexican culture :) Here are some sneak peaks at the room preparations:
Today we traveled to China via Mrs. Cripe's class to discover how the winter holiday season is celebrated there. We were even able to taste some of their festive food! We learned that in China, Christmas is not as big of a holiday as it is in the United States, and that it definitely holds less meaning. China is a communist country and 1% of their population identifies themselves as Christian. They celebrate the new year by making paper lanterns to represent the loved ones they've lost. On Christmas Eve they give wrapped apples away.
We are excited to host the other 3rd grade classes tomorrow--teaching them all about the geography, traditions, food, decorations, and gift-giving of Mexican culture :) Here are some sneak peaks at the room preparations: |
| Food Exhibit |
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| Decorations Exhibit |
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| Pinata and Paper Chain Decorations |
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| Language Exhibit |
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| Food Exhibit |
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| Las Posadas Exhibit |
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