By: Sara Beth Shelton

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Environment:  A place with a computer  A quiet area, but also an area where lots of children can be. Such as a computer lab.

Audience  Can be a 2 nd or 3 rd grader

Objective  Given information on different types of legends about Christmas students should be able to answer the questions about Jack Frost and Rudolph with a 100% accuracy.

Objective  Given the information about St. Nicholas the students will be able to answer questions about all the things St. Nicholas did for people and children with a 100% accuracy.

Hi everyone my name is Perry the gingerbread boy and here to take you you to the most wonderful time of the year…Christmas!

Enter the Winter Wonderland

Orientation Here you can chose which Christmas fact you want to learn about. Pick each one because there is a test at the end!

Santa Claus!! Who was St. Nicholas and how did he become Santa Claus?

Our story begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara.

Nicholas wanted to obey Jesus’ words “to sell what you own and give the money to the poor ” He used these words by assisting the needy, the sick, and the suffering

He was known throughout the land for his generosity to those in need, his love for children and concern for sailors and ships

The anniversary of his death became a day of celebration. St. Nicholas Day is celebrated on December 6 th.

He helped a family that had three daughters who were going to be sold to slavery.

He helped by secretly putting gold in the stockings that the girls hung above the fire to dry.

He did this a couple of times for the family so the daughters wouldn’t be sold, to this day people say that St. Nicholas, or Santa is the special friend of children.

Print this picture and color your own Santa Claus and maybe put some presents that you want for Christmas!

Let’s Review!! Back to Winter Wonderland page page!

Legends of Christmas!!

Jack Frost is a frisky little fellow. He never seems to lose his youth and freshness, although he is as old as time itself!

As days grow shorter and the nights get longer Jack is very busy and does not make long visits to the sunny south.

Jack Frost is a mischievous little elf. While you are asleep he dances on the window panes, and covers them with beautiful crystals.

He whistles down the street and snips the noses of the old gentlemen. He makes the old men feel like young boys again.

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer!!

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer had a very shiny nose, if you saw it, you would say it glows red.

All of the reindeers used to make fun of him as a child and even as he grew older.

Then on a foggy Christmas Eve Santa Claus needed Rudolph's help. He needed his nose to lead the sleigh through the fog.

Then Rudolph became a hero and all of the reindeer loved him! After the foggy Christmas Rudolph became famous!

Print this picture and color your own Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!

Let’s Review!!

Don’t worry you will do great! If you paid attention you will know all the answers!

What was Santa Claus’ real name? Lucas Nicholas Mark Click your Answer!

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Who did St. Nicholas help? The Rich The Needy

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What was St. Nicholas known for? His love of children Helping the wealthy

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When is St. Nicholas Day? December 6th December 23rd

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Where did St. Nicholas hide the gold for the daughters? Put it in their pillow Put it in their stockings

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St. Nicholas was then called… Santa Claus Billy Song

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In one word how would you describe Jack Frost? Shy Frisky

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Where does Jack Frost rarely visit? The Sunny South Antarctica

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What does Jack Frost do when you are sleeping? Puts presents in your stockings Puts crystals on your window

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What does Jack do for old men? Makes them feel young again Makes them mean and rude

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What color is Rudolph’s nose? Purple Red Blue

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Who made fun of Rudolph? Other Reindeer Santa Claus

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How did Rudolph help Santa? Helped him check the list twice Lead the sleigh through fog

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