Celebrating Christmas: A Historical Journey Through 1800s America” is a homeschool unit study that explores how Christmas traditions developed across Louisiana and the broader United States during the 19th century. Designed for elementary-aged learners, it integrates history, geography, art, and literature through engaging lessons, discussion prompts, activities, and book/video recommendations. Topics include Louisiana’s French, African American, Native American, and European influences on holiday customs, as well as the origins of modern Christmas symbols like Santa Claus, Christmas cards, and trees. The guide culminates in a hands-on “Christmas Frolic” celebration.
Celebrating Christmas: A Historical Journey Through 1800s America” is a homeschool unit study that explores how Christmas traditions developed across Louisiana and the broader United States during the 19th century. Designed for elementary-aged learners, it integrates history, geography, art, and literature through engaging lessons, discussion prompts, activities, and book/video recommendations. Topics include Louisiana’s French, African American, Native American, and European influences on holiday customs, as well as the origins of modern Christmas symbols like Santa Claus, Christmas cards, and trees. The guide culminates in a hands-on “Christmas Frolic” celebration.
