Take a Trip to Spain With Teach Starter! Christmas Traditions Around the World Activities for Kids

Grab those plane tickets and pack your carry-on because it’s time to start your journey to experience Christmas around the World…starting with Spain!

Take your students on a journey to explore the Spanish Christmas traditions and discover the unique foods, decorations, and customs that make this country special. This printable mini-book is designed to provide a cultural exploration for your students, giving them a glimpse into the joyous celebrations that take place in Spanish homes during the holiday season. A Book Filled With Fun Facts About Christmas in Spain!

Fun Facts About Christmas in Spain for Kids!

This printable Christmas Around the World mini-book is packed with amazing fun facts about Christmas in Spain. Here are just a few amazing things your students will learn from this printable resource.

• On December 8th, Spanish households begin to decorate – adornar – their Christmas trees and homes.
• During the Christmas season, it is common to find a Nativity Scene, also known as “un portal de Belén” or simply “un belén,” in most Spanish households. These scenes can be quite elaborate and beautiful, depicting the stable where the Holy Family (Mary, Joseph, and Jesus) resided, along with the shepherd, the angel, the Three Wise Men, and various animals.
• There is a Christmas lottery on December 22nd called El Gordo (The Fat One) due to the large amount of money that can be won.
• And more!

Need something special to go along with your mini-book? Download this Christmas in Spain Shoe Template before you go!

Wrap Up Your Christmas Traditions Around the World Plans

It’s time to “wrap up” those Christmas lesson plans and unwrap the gift of no-prep resources! Your new mini-book is ready to use! Click the dropdown on the Download button to choose the Editable Google Slides or quick-print PDF.

🖨️Printing Tip – This mini-book is a paper saver! It is designed to be printed double-sided. Make each student a 2-sided copy of the mini book, then have them cut the pages in half and order them using the page numbers in each corner.

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