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Exciting Christmas Stories for Early Elementary Students

Christmas Stories for Upper Elementary Students

Christmas Around the World

Christmas is a time for giving, family, and celebration. However, around the world, Christmas traditions vary greatly.

From the snowy landscapes of Scandinavia to the sunny beaches of Australia, each culture has its unique way of celebrating this festive season.

Join us on a magical journey around the globe to discover how different cultures embrace the spirit of Christmas. Click the link below to explore more!

The Christmas stories

Christmas is more than just a holiday—it’s a story waiting to be explored. Dive into books about the history of Christmas, the life of Jesus, and the traditions that make this season so special. The tales surrounding Christmas are rich with meaning and wonder. Click the link below to uncover more!

The History of The Christmas Story

Read, Watch & Listen to The Christmas Story!

Step into the cheerful world of Christmas festivities!

Have you read any exciting books or stories about Christmas yet? Beyond the captivating Christmas tales, another essential element that makes this holiday even more enjoyable is the fun games and activities. We have a few suggestions for you! Join us and share your creative ideas with us as well

🎁 If you need to create a Christmas card for someone special, click on this link. You'll find up to 55 card templates for inspiration. I'm sure you can design the most meaningful and beautiful Christmas card!

🎄If you're unsure what to write in your Christmas card or what message to share with your loved ones this holiday season, check out these 110 Heartfelt 'Merry Christmas' Wishes for inspiration!

🎁There's nothing more exciting than creating your own Christmas gifts for friends and family. You can also make Christmas crafts to decorate your home! Click the link to explore these 50 Christmas Crafts for inspiration.

Classic Christmas Game Ideas

🧑‍🎄SECRET SANTA

How many people: 4-30 players
Items needed: Paper slips for names, a container for drawing, and gifts
Difficulty: Easy

How to Play: Everyone writes their name and perhaps a small wish list on a slip of paper. Names are drawn randomly, with each person becoming the secret gift-giver for whoever they pick. Keep it super secret until the actual day when gifts are given. When exchanging gifts, take turns opening presents and trying to guess who your Secret Santa is. Want to make it more interactive? Have each person give three clues about their identity before the reveal. This tradition is perfect for offices, friend groups, or large families looking to simplify holiday shopping. (Don’t forget to check out our list of Secret Santa gift ideas to find the perfect present for the person you picked!

🎄CHRISTMAS TRIVIA

How many people: 2+ (Best played in teams)

How much time: 30-45 minutes

Difficulty: Medium

How to Play: Split the group into teams of four to six people. Distribute a scoresheet to all teams where they will record their answers. A host will ask rounds of questions to all groups who will then write down their answers. Be sure to mix up the difficulty level of the questions. After about 20 questions, collect the score sheets and declare a Christmas trivia winner.

🐘 WHITE ELEPHANT

How many people: 6-20 players

Items needed: One wrapped gift per person

Difficulty: Easy

How to Play: This popular gift exchange game brings laughter to any holiday gathering! Have everyone sit in a circle with their wrapped gifts in the center. Draw numbers to determine play order. The first player chooses and unwraps any gift. Here's where it gets fun: each subsequent player can either steal an already-opened gift (forcing that person to choose another) or select a wrapped one. Each gift can only be stolen three times, and the player who goes first gets one final steal at the end.