Christmas Traditions in Victorian England Activities for 3rd 4th 5th grades

It's hard to believe, but before the the 1800s, Christmas was not celebrated in the same ways we celebrate it today. Christmas traditions changed a lot during the second half of the 19th century! Many of our modern-day Christmas traditions originated in Victorian England in the mid-19th century. This forever freebie specifically shows students how the Industrial Revolution and a simple illustration in the newspaper helped create the Christmas traditions we still follow today. It is also a perfect supporting resource if you are teaching A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.


Resource includes:
★ A Very Victorian Christmas - Extension Ideas for the Elementary Classroom
★ Christmas Tradition Origins - Non-Fiction Text Passage with Comprehension Questions (includes answer key)
★ A Very Victorian Christmas Tree - non-fiction text passage and writing prompt
★ 3-Dimensional Christmas Trees - directions for assembly
★ 3-Dimensional Christmas Trees blackline template


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