In honor of Thomas, we learned how children in France celebrate Christmas.First, the kids looked at a picture of the Eiffel tower
and tried to build one out of Magnetix.
We learned that in cathedral squares, the story of Christ's birth is re-enacted.
Some of the boys put on costumes to play the parts of
the shepherd, a wise man, and Joseph.
Nearly every French home displays a Nativity scene or creche at Christmastime.
The boys colored their own nativity scenes.
In France, families once had a Three Kings Cake with a bean hidden inside it.
Whoever found the bean in their slice was made King for the day.
Seth found the bean today--yeah!
Joyeux Noel!
In France, families once had a Three Kings Cake with a bean hidden inside it.
Whoever found the bean in their slice was made King for the day.
Seth found the bean today--yeah!
Finally, on Christmas Eve, French children leave their shoes by the fireplace
to be filled with treats by Pere Noel.
(Thomas thought this tradition was "disgusting.")
Father Christmas did find their shoes by the fireplace and left them some gold coins!
Joyeux Noel!
1 comment:
What a great day. Cute ideas!
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