Christmas Traditions in Sweden



Points to Ponder


Why are traditions so powerful in shaping individual behavior?
What do they do in the Sweden that is similar to your family and community traditions?
The horse is a main figure in the Swedish celebrations. What animals do we associate with the holidays? Why do different countries include such different figures?




TRADITIONS


CRAFTS to make for this event






gnomes.JPGGnome Clothespins
Photo used with permission of Becca Thorton,
chocoeyes.blogspot.com
Dala Horse
Find this printable image at http://www.makinglearningfun.com/themepages/DalaHorseColoring.htm
Find this printable image at http://www.makinglearningfun.com/themepages/DalaHorseColoring.htm

Find the directions at Chocolate Eyes' bloghttp://chocoeyes.blogspot.com/2011/12/shop-update-gnome-clothespins-tutorial.html
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Try printing these on different color paper and then have the students color or add decorations
You can put them up on a string across the room for some festive decorations. See
http://www.etsy.com/listing/79618589/diy-dala-horse-garland-rainy-day for an illustration.


RECIPES for traditional foods for Christmas in Sweden







Cookie recipes






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