NAME__________________________________________________________________

DATE______________________________________________________GRADE_____

Christmas
Cyber
Starter
Christmas is a joyful
time for people around
the world. Answer the
questions below to help
you understand more
about this holiday. The
blue box will help with
these questions.
Resources:
1. http://techdirect.com/christmas/
(Celebrating Christmas)
2. http://www.familyhaven.com/christmasstory/story.html
(The Christmas Story)
3. http://www.homeschooled-kids.com/santahistory.html
(Santa Claus)
4. http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/poinsettia/facts.html
(Poinsettia Facts)
5. http://www.hymnsandcarolsofchristmas.com/HTML/trees_and_greens.htm
(Christmas Tree Facts)
6. http://www.hoover.archives.gov/exhibits/legends/stockings/index.html
(Christmas stockings)
7. http://www.hoover.archives.gov/exhibits/legends/index.html
(Christmas Legends)

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Questions:
1. What is the Christian belief about Christmas?
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2. When is Christmas celebrated in the United States?

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3. What is another name for Santa Claus?

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4. What country is known for the poinsettia flower?

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5. Are poinsettias poisonous?

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6. When was the use of the Christmas tree first recorded?

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7. What is the legend of Christmas stockings?

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8. In what country do the children wait for their shoes to be filled with
presents?
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9. What is the name of the person who fills their shoes?

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10. What country introduced the Christmas tree to America?

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