Walking in a winter wonderland

 We have officially switched to winter in the Octopus Class. Terrible season, great theme :)

Last stop is Holland

 Our final stop is Holland. We learned:

1. Christmas is celebrated on December 6th.

2. Some families have a feast after the Christmas service.

3. They use pine cones and frosted bells for decorations.

4. They sing Christmas carols.

5. Santa Claus is called St. Nicholas

To remember our time in Holland, we made (cut and glittered) a frosted bell.

Joyeux Noel-merry christmas from France!

We ended the week in France.   We learned how they celebrate Christmas, and colored a Creche to remember our time.

1. Joyeux Noel means Merry Christmas.

2. Pere Noel means Santa Claus.

2. They make a chocolate treat called a Yule log.

3. The children put their shoes out so Pere Noel can fill them with gifts.

4. French Navitivity scene is called a Creche.

We colored a Creche to remember our time in France.