The History of Christmas text set

 Next week during history we will be researching and discussing some of the history behind Christmas and its traditions.

Some resources that proved useful in my preparation were: (I did not read the books cover-to-cover, just parts that were relevant to my topic)

Christmas in Amwerica in the 1700's & 1800's from World Book (borrowed from the library)- (includes recipes & craft ideas) for junior high or older-

Christmas  A Biography by Judith Flanders (borrowed from the library)-high school or older-

Christmas Past by Brian Earl (borrowed from the library)-for junior high or older-

Picture books/anthologies that I own-

Hark! A Christmas Sampler by Jane Yolen illustrated by Tomie dePaola

Christmas Tree Book by Tomie dePaola 

Early American Christmas by Tomie dePaola

For the history of PA Dutch Christmas-mainly for fun!!-

For world history-Shooting at the Stars by John Hendrix