Colorful photographs and text present Christmas projects for children to make at home, including original decorations and glittering cards, and recipes for baking a Christmas tree card and making chocolate truffles.
decorations, carols, crafts & recipes for every kind of Christmas tradition
Tribble, Mimi
2004
A collection of three hundred traditions from different regions and cultures to help people celebrate the Christmas season, with ideas for decorations, rituals, meals, crafts, and more.
Examines the stories behind the customs and traditions of Christmas including Advent wreaths, holly, Nativity scenes, Yule logs, caroling, and Santa Claus.
When Mickey and Gary's mother tells them about the Christmas decorations she had as a child, they decide to surprise her by finding the ornaments, but they don't expect the Christmas magic that comes with them.
Demonstrates how to make Christmas decorations and ornaments, wreaths, garlands, table runners, placemats, and centerpieces, and shares recipes for cookies, candy, beverages, and holiday dinners.
Suggests activities for celebrating Christmas in the classroom by following members of a kindergarten class as they make gifts, puppets, pinatas, and small trees, decorate a big tree, and write their own stories.
