German Christmas Traditions
4th GradeSocial Studies60 min
Learning Objective
I can describe some German Christmas traditions.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
German Christmas Traditions: Baking, Glühwein, Decorations | How Germans Celebrate Christmas
Study in Germany
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Germans often bake many different types of biscuits at Christmas time, such as shortbread biscuits and cinnamon stars.
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Glühwein is a warm wine beverage found at every Christmas market in Germany, and it is made with red wine, cinnamon, and cloves.
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A traditional German decoration is the Advent wreath, which has four candles that are lit, one for each week of Advent.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Name three German Christmas traditions described in the video.”
Teacher Guide
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