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 Christmas around the world (lesson plan, PK-2)  Christmas Around the World (stories of Christmas) Las Posadas Lesson Plans  The Nativity Nativity/The Christmas Story (powerpoints) The Story of the Nativity (story) Arrange a Nativity Christmas Play (for church)  Rock Nativity (script format for school or church, ancient Rome/birth of Christ)   Educational Activities PK-3  Christmas Symbols Christmas Symbols (powerpoints)  Lesson Plan on Christmas Trees A Druid Yule Christmas Tree Subtraction Christmas alliterations (abc teach) Christmas Similes Comprehension: Making Ornaments Make cinnamon ornaments Make your own holiday ornaments from Jan Brett Christmas Cookies (powerpoints)  Christmas Music/Carols (powerpoints)  Santa, Reindeer, and the North Pole Santa Claus/Saint Nicholas (powerpoints) Reindeer Roundup (for teachers)  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)   Stories for Kids for the Holidays The Nutcracker A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (lang arts) A Christmas Carol/Dickens (powerpoints)  Gift of the Magi by O. Henry Christmas Literature/Stories (powerpoints)   Free Online Games for Kids Chilly game Reindeer Coloring Page (color online)  Christmas Games for Kids Christmas Jeopardy/Quizzes (powerpoints)   Our Holiday Gift to You! Free Clip Art  All Rights Reserved    Clip Art Credit: Phillip Martin Have a great year!