12 Days of Christmas in Great Britain Unit Study

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12 Days of Christmas Printable & Activities

Jump into the holiday spirit with the 12 Days of Christmas Printable and Activities bundle all about Christmas in Great Britain. This 12-lesson unit about the history and folklore of Christmas in Britain includes printables, Christmas crafts, holiday activities, and informative video lessons based on the 12 Days of Christmas. Student worksheets keep students engaged in learning in a fun and festive manner. It’s a great way to allow them to learn about British history, culture, and folklore of the Medieval and Victorian eras during the holiday season.

Printable Christmas lesson worksheets are fun ways for students to stay engaged and retail the information learned about the history of Christmas in Great Britain. Students will love completing the crafts and holiday decorations. The wide variety of activities and lessons are appropriate for middle and high school students. Younger kids may enjoy them as well, but adult supervision and assistance will be necessary for some of the craft and cooking activities.

Here’s what You’ll Get:

12 lessons about Christmas in Great Britain

Day 1: The Hidden Meaning In The 12 Days Of Christmas Song – Sample Lesson
Day 2: The Christmas Cracker – History & Craft
Day 3: The History of Christmas in Great Britain
Day 4: Christmas Pudding – History & Recipes
Day 5: Dickens And The Invention Of Christmas
Day 6: Boar’s Head Carol – Including sheet music text of the famous English Christmas carol and copy work for this classic Christmas song.
Day 7: The History Of The Holly & The Ivy
Day 8: The Victorian Mistletoe Ball – History & Craft
Day 9: The Origins Of Boxing Day
Day 10: Mince Pie Myth, Folklore & Recipes – Includes Recipes!
Day 11: The Yule Log & Other Christmas Holidays Celebrated in Great Britain.
Day 12: Medieval Christmas Dance – Dance Lesson included with words and a fun catchy tune.

12 Printable & Digital Student Worksheets – one for each lesson.

Informational notes in PDF formats and videos so students can deep dive into learning about the Christmas traditions of the Medieval and Victorian eras.

Celebrate the Holidays with 12 Days of Christmas Printable & Activities

The Twelve Days of Christmas were all celebrated by the Tudors and all of Medieval England. Shakespeare wrote the play Twelfth Night to be part of these celebrations. Later in the Victorian era, Charles Dickens inspired us all to reconsider themes present so many years earlier.

There is so much history to be discovered in the 12 Days of Christmas in Great Britain! In this 12-lesson thematic unit study, you will learn about many of the holiday traditions of Great Britain. Some of them we still follow today.

Your middle and high school students will enjoy learning about Charles Dickens & William Shakespeare alongside learning about Christmas in medieval and Victorian-era England. Students will explore stories, music, culture, food, and crafts. It’s a great idea to work in teams for some of the crafts and small groups to enjoy the Christmas traditions in creative ways.

Get ready to discover and create the magic of the 12 Days of Christmas with this hands-on course that includes 12 lessons all about Christmas fun in Great Britain. There are videos with follow-up questions, recipes, literature references, and everything needed to make a fun Christmas celebration.

Make this lesson a fun tradition for the Christmas season with delightful Christmas activities. It’s an easy way to spread Christmas cheer and help students stay focused during the run-up to the Christmas time holidays. This lesson is perfect for the time of year when it can be difficult to keep students excited about learning.