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The 12 Days of Christmas in Great Britain Unit Study
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 study, you will learn about many of the holiday traditions of Great Britain. Some of them we still follow today.
Your middle & 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.
Get ready to discover and create the magic of the 12 Days of Christmas in your home with this hands-on course that includes videos with follow-up questions, recipes, literature references, and everything needed to make a fun, family Christmas celebration in your home.
The 12 Days of Christmas Traditions in Great Britain mini-course is perfect for middle & high school students but can be enjoyed by all ages with the help & supervision of an adult.
The 12 Days of Christmas in Great Britain Unit Study Includes:
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 & copy work.
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!
