For All Students These texts highlight both the unique and the universal in the Christmas celebrations in the featured countries. The history of the traditions is examined and various activities give experiences with these customs. MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES. Offer instructions for working on craft projects, cooking traditional recipes, and more. CULTURAL HISTORY. Traces historical, religious, and secular roots, along with the folk arts associated with the holiday. FULL-COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Highlight distinctive, as well as similar, characteristics of Christmas in the selected countries.