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 * to the Global Christmas Exchange! **


 * As we get into the holiday spirit and prepare to celebrate Christmas and the coming of the New Year, we are looking to learn about how Christmas is celebrated around the world. We would like to combine some "old school postal mail" with a "new age" display of Christmas traditions in different countries. This project is simple and can be done as a whole class activity with each child participating individually. Each class will have a page on this Wiki detailing how Christmas is celebrated in their country. Then each class will mail out a Christmas ornament to each of the participating classes. Please see below for instructions on how to contribute to this project! **

You first need to have a free Wikispaces account. You can then sign in and request to join this Wiki by clicking "JOIN" in the top right corner of the page. Once I get your request, I will add you as a member and you will be able to edit this Wiki. Please only edit the sign up page and your own page.
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Click on "Sign Up" on the sidebar to the left and add your information to the table by November 25, 2011. (We need to have the list completed by then so we can all get our ornaments mailed out by December 5, 2011 so all the classes will receive a collection of ornaments before or shortly after their holiday vacation from school.) ** If you see 3 others signed up from the same country as your own don't add your name to the list yet. Instead, send me an email and I will respond with how you can participate. Depending on the number and variety of countries, I may be able to extend the project so we can hopefully accommodate everyone interested! ** Create a "New Page" on this Wiki for class by clicking "New Page" on the top left side bar. For the PAGE NAME, please enter your country name first, then your class name. Please see "United States by Ms. Mitchell's Class" as an example. Next, add a Title to your page (like Christmas in the United States). You can then enter the required and optional content right then, or click "Save" and come back later to edit your page.
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__ What to Include on your Wiki Page __ (Please see "United States by Ms. Mitchell's Class" for an example) ~Please try to include all of the REQUIRED informaton and one or more of the OPTIONAL items.

__ REQUIRED __ __ OPTIONAL __ BE CREATIVE & HAVE FUN!!!!!!!
 * About Us (Describe who you are and where you are from either in a paragraph or list)
 * Location
 * Age/grade of students
 * First language spoken, second language spoken, etc.
 * Christmas in Our Country
 * Traditional Christmas greeting
 * What the weather is typically like
 * Foods
 * Traditions or Customs
 * Other important or special days celebrated during the holiday season
 * Photo of your class
 * Photo of your school
 * Photos of things in your descriptions above such as foods
 * Video of your class singing a Christmas song
 * Any other creative media so we can learn more about you or your traditions

Create ornaments for each of the participating classes. I have attached a template below that you may use or you may use your own. Keep in mind, you want it to be able to fit the ornament into an envelope for easy mailing.
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On the ornament please be sure to include the following: Place the ornaments in envelopes and mail one to each of the participating classes. If each of your students make an ornament and you have more students than participating classes, you can send several ornaments to each participating class. (I will send reminder emails and updates.)Please mail out the ornaments by between November 25th & December 5th so everyone will receive ornaments before or shortly after the holiday.
 * Christmas Greeting
 * Country and class name
 * Colorful decorations
 * A string to hang the ornament

Check this Wiki frequently to see updated pages and to learn more about Christmas around the world. Use the "Discussions" tab at the top of individual pages to leave comments for or ask questions to a particular class. Check the "Discussions" on your page and answer any questions. Continue to check back through the month of January to see any new page additions or comments.If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me. My contact information is included in the sidebar.
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