Weihnachten- Students will learn about the German Christmas and
how our Christmas celebrations have roots in Germany. Fun with
Gingerbread! - Why is gingerbread so popular? Where did the
tradition of making gingerbread houses come from? Students will
make gingerbread crafts (gingerbread necklaces, ornaments,
and/or gingerbread house picture frames), decorate and sample
gingerbread cookies, and find out the answers to these questions
and more! Nuts about Nutcrackers! - Why do nutcrackers look so
scary? Where do they come from? Why are they popular? What is
the legend behind them? Students will watch a presentation on
nutcrackers and will make their own keepsake nutcracker
ornaments. O Tannenbaum! - Students will learn the history
behind the Christmas tree and will learn to sing this holiday
favorite (Oh Christmas Tree) in its orginal German language
lyrics. Winter Solistice - Students will dicover the Roman
traditions for the Winter Solstice by creating crafts that
reflect the importance of the Earth and its c