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//**Holland **//

//** Internet Search **////Kaboose// //[]// At this site, you can find out how the people of Holland decorate their homes for Christmas and the traditional ways in which they will celebrate the 2 days of Christmas.

//Easy Fun School// //[]// At this site, you can find information about traditions in Holland during Christmas, who Sinterklaas is, and there are even a few recipes that are famous in Holland during this holiday.

//How Stuff Works// //[]// At this site, you can find detailed information about the arrival of Sinterklaas and the traditions that are celebrated in the days that follow.

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//Literature List // ** // Christmas in Holland: Hands Across the Nations Patricia A. MirkhahMirkhah // This is a small booklet for elementary age children on the Christmas celebrations that take place in Holland.

// A Dutch Christmas: The Legend of Sinterklaas // //,// This is a small pamphlet with Dutch customs, Nicholas information, recipes and songs that families use during Christmas time.

//Wooden Shoes in America// //Lois Maloy, Alice Dalgliesh, and Charles Scribner// This is a nicely illustrated children's story about Dutch children in America.

//Jan and his Clogs Antonia Ridge// This children's story is about a little boy at Christmas time, set in the Netherlands.

**//Greece //**

//**Internet Search **// //Crete Gazette// //[]// This website provides a guide of helpful, important information about the Greek Christmas holiday, as well as the Greek traditions. It contains Greek Christmas recipes, Carols, customs of brining in the New Year, and end-of-Christmas holidays and celebrations, such as Epiphany.

//1, 2, 3, New Yea r[]// “1, 2, 3 New Year” is a helpfully concise site that breaks down New-Year traditions in a clear, bulleted fashion. The page begins with a brief summary about the country itself and is then followed by the information about the Greek New Year. This site, though, is far from one-noted. After the list of Greek traditions, the site provides a large list of other countries to click on and research their unique New Year traditions as well.

//Christmas Magazine// //[]// This website contains lots of beneficial information about Christmas traditions in Greece. It also includes links with Greek Christmas poems, carols, songs and hymns, decorations, presents, and Christmas spirit and stories, for example.

//**Literature List **// //Ancient Greece and the Olympians ////Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce// This is an easy, elementary-level chapter book with fun facts, photos, illustrations, definitions, and plenty more about Ancient Greece. The book discusses religion, daily life, and culture in Greece, as well as the Greek Olympics, Greek myths, and famous ancient Greeks //The Mythology Handbook: A Course in Ancient Greek Myths // //Lady Hestia Evans// While it is a book written for elementary-level children to follow, it is filled with tales of mighty Greek gods, heroes, and beasts of ancient Greek legend. There are sections in the book about the Greek immortals, gods and men, and a time of heroes. The book even contains stickers and activities with solutions to excite the reader and enhance their knowledge of mythology. //The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Ancient Greece ////Eric D. Nelson, Ph.D., and Susan K. Allard-Nelson, Ph.D.// This is an easy-to-follow text that simply outlines each chapter for the best possible understanding about ancient Greece; the text is broken down into parts, and then by chapters. Each chapter begins with a comprehensible outline as well. The Content of the guide includes fun facts about cultural contributions of Greeks, tales of warriors, and guidance on religious influences from Hellenistic traditions. //Eyewitness Ancient Greece ////Anne Pearson// This book includes helpful, understandable, elementary-level text, photographs, an even a clip-art CD and poster with information all about Ancient Greece. Some of its content includes information about Gods, goddesses, and heroes, clothing, games, and food, science and medicine, Minoan and Mycenaean civilization, death and afterlife, and much more.

**// China //**

//**<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">Internet Search **// //Teach In China// //[]// The website itself is about going overseas to teach in China, but what I want students to get out of this site it the Facts & Articles section. There is a vast amount of great information here that is legit since it is an organizational website. It covers customs and greetings, survival tips, social norms- China & US and much more. I think it’s just something that children can find very interesting.

//Kwintessential// //[]// When you type in “Chinese Customs” into the search box, the first link provides a lot of information about China and even more about their customs, traditions, etiquette and so much more. This can help me learn more about China to really get a firm foundation and can be shared with my students if they are really interested in learning more.

//Kids National Geographic// //[]// This website is more geared towards the students. It’s a fun site where they can look at various links. They can see the different animals in China, like the Przewalski’s Horses and Giant Pandas. They can also read various stories and watch a video about the Terra Cotta Warriors. There are also news updates of things children might find interesting.

//Museum of science and industry archives. Holiday traditions// //[]// On this internet site, different traditions are explained and displayed. There are different things that are important in the Chinese culture, a lot of the most important ones are described on this website.

//Chinese New Year []// This website explains how the Chinese New Year works and how it’s celebrated. Traditional New Years foods and decorations are also listed here.

//Christmas in China []// This website talks about different Christmas gifts that will be exchanged on Christmas and other celebrations involved in the holiday.

//**<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">Literature List **// //Chinese New Year// //David F. Marx// This book is a simple introduction to the traditions and festivals of the Chinese New Years. It has real photographs and is written for children.

//Chinese New Year// //Catherine Chambers// This book has more information if the student wants to learn more about the holiday. It includes not only traditions and festivals, but also the ceremonies, food and other aspects associated with celebrating the Chinese New Year.

//Gung hay ft choy = Happy New Year// //June Behrens// //Terry Behrens// The book covers the Chinese New Year also, but it describes how Chinese Americans celebrate it and the importance of it to them. I think this gives the student a different aspect of it.

//Uncle Peter’s Amazing Chinese Wedding// To veer off from the Chinese New year, this book is about a Chinese American girl who describes the festivities surrounding her uncle’s Chinese wedding and the customs behind each one.

//Bringing In the New Year// //Grace Lin// This book is a fiction children’s book about the New Year. It talks about the many different things that the Chinese prepare for the holiday.

//World Book’s-Celebrations And Rituals Around The World: New Year’s Celebrations.// //Maureen Liebenson and Sharon Nowakowski// In this book, one will find many different customs and traditions from many places around the world. These involve fireworks, dragon dance, new clothing and signs for China.

//World Book’s-Celebrations And Rituals Around The World: Winter Celebrations. Maureen Liebenson and Sharon Nowakowski// This book talks about how in winter, China will make offerings of chopsticks, oranges, flowers and incense to the household gods. This during the New Year resembled good fortune for each family. Also, some traditional foods like hot peppers, and health-promoting herbs helped to keep the people warm and preserve their health.

//Chinese New Year Celebrations// //Karen E. Bledsoe// This book talks about the many different crafts and art that the Chinese use to resemble their traditions. There are detailed step-by-step ways to make these fun crafts!

//**<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 32pt; text-align: center;">Japan **//

//**<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> Internet Search **////<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">Christmas in Japan: Around the World at Santa’s Net ////<span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left;">[] //<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left;">This site talks about Christmas in Japan. It is a colorful site that kids would enjoy going to. It highlights the basics of Christmas in Japan without overwhelming students with text. It also allows kids to search for songs, recipes, and traditions on the topic. This site would definitely be useful for my future students! <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> //<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">New Year and Christmas in Japan <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left;">[] // <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left;">This site enhanced my knowledge on the subject area. The site gives a brief history of when Japan started celebrating Christmas and how they celebrate it today. The site gives examples of different festivals, decorations, foods, and gifts that are associated with New Year and Christmas in Japan. //<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">Christmas in Japan <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left;">[] //<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left;">This is another site that will benefit my future students. This site is very easy for students to navigate through. It is clearly organized and has a lot of great information! There are links in the text where students can read about the gifts people exchange, how to make a Japanese Christmas cake, read about “Hotei-osho” who is seen as the Japanese equivalent of Santa Claus, and so much more.

//**<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">Literature List **<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left;">Merry Christmas, Everywhere! //<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">//Arlene Erlbach// This book introduces readers to traditions from over 20 countries around the world! Each country mentioned has a holiday greeting in that country’s language, a brief description of some of the celebration’s highlights, and a craft or recipes. The illustrations are bright and festive and get children in the holiday spirit! The crafts are easy to follow and are a great way to introduce a lesson!

//Japanese Celebrations: Cherry Blossoms, Lanterns and Stars! Betty Reynolds// This book starts off with the first Japanese celebration of the year //O Shogatsu// (New Year). It shows people participating in worship at temples and shrines, with a spread describing symbols of good luck and special foods. It also mentions traditional pastimes such as card games and kite flying. This book teaches children about the different foods, clothing, and activities that go along with each holiday. It also has simple Japanese words and phrases and students can even learn how to do origami! // <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left;">Kids Around the World Celebrate!: The Best Feasts and Festivals from Many Lands //<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">//Lynda Jones// Each chapter of this book gives a simple explanation of customs and cultures followed by hands-on activities to help children celebrate holidays around the world! The book includes chapters on “Welcoming the New Year,” “Giving Thanks,” and “Renewing the Spirit.” The recipes and art project are clearly explained and illustrated! It allows students to learn about the unique feasts and festivals of cultures around the world while having a good time!

//A Christmas Celebration: Traditions and Customs from Around the World Pamela Kennedy// This book explains the customs and traditions of Christmas around the world. It discusses how the holiday is celebrated today around the world. This book is recommended for grades K-4.