Christmas Around the World

I loved our Christmas Around the World Unit! So much, in fact, that we will continue it again next year. We didn't get through as many countries as I had hoped, but we'll just pick up again next year and visit more countries.

It was a lot of fun learning about Christmas in other countries! I finally know what Boxing Day is all about. That's one of the great things about homeschooling- I get to learn so much along with the kids!

We visited South Africa, Sweden, Australia, France, and Mexico. For most countries, we made a craft and a traditional food- and, of course, studied how they celebrate Christmas.

For South Africa, we made these cute angels and a type of bread pudding. I liked it just fine, but it wasn't a big hit with the kids.

 For France, we  made a yule log. This turned out awesome- so delicious! This might become a new tradition.

For Sweden, we learned about St. Lucia, watched Donald Duck's Christmas (apparently they LOVE this special in Sweden, so we indulged), and we happened to receive a traditional Swedish cake from a friend.

It was a lot of fun, and once again I am sad to leave our unit, but it is time to move on to another great unit!