The ancient Romans loved celebrations.  They especially enjoyed a holiday they celebrated around the 25th of December. The Romans feasted, gave gifts, were merry, and decorated their homes with greenery, customs they borrowed from the ancient Greeks! Today, Christmas is a religious holiday.  It is celebrated by Christians around the world to honor the birth of Jesus Christ. Many of the customs and decorations that are so much a part of Christmas today were invented by many different cultures around the world. The following links are for both teachers and kids. Merry Christmas! Christmas Around the World Christmas Around the World (powerpoints) Celebration Symbols and their Meanings (Christmas around the world) Christmas Play, based on Gift of the Magi Las Posadas Lesson Plans  The Nativity Nativity/The Christmas Story (powerpoints) The Story of the Nativity (story) Arrange a Nativity Christmas Play (for church)  Christmas Symbols Christmas Symbols (powerpoints)  Lesson Plan on Christmas Trees A Druid Yule Christmas Cookies (powerpoints)  Christmas Music/Carols (powerpoints)  The Nutcracker Christmas Literature/Stories (powerpoints)  Christmas Games for Kids Christmas Jeopardy/Quizzes (powerpoints)  Santa, Reindeer, and the North Pole Santa Claus/Saint Nicholas (powerpoints) Mexican Version of the Night Before Christmas The North Pole Santa Knows About Rudolph's Nose! (script for skit)   Santa's Big Secret (script for skit)      Our Holiday Gift to You! Click here for a very special Christmas letter Free Clip Art    All Rights Reserved    Clip Art Credit: Phillip Martin Have a great year!