Lesson Plan Title : Christmas in America

Age Range: Grade 9 through grade 12 (High School)

Overview and Purpose: Students will examine the way Christmas has changed over the years in America. They will create a timeline showing when major changes and additions have happened in our history.

Objective: The student will be able to create a timeline showing when major changes and additions have happened in our Christmas traditions.

Resources:

Internet access for students

Activities:

Have your students' research different traditions about Christmas. They can create a timeline showing when different ones started or changed. Some examples of changes would be: switching from candles to electric lights and the evolution of what Santa looks like over the years.

Wrap Up:

Traditions are an important part of any culture and family. Students can write journal entries for homework about which holiday traditions they will continue (or start) when they have a family of their own.