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ChristmasAroundtheWorldItalyFreebiefor3rd5thGrade PDF
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Name: _____________________________________________________________________
2. If you traveled
from Genova to
Verona, which
direction would you
be going?
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7. Venice is a city of islands and many people enjoy riding in a gondola (small boat)
through the canals of the city. Which part of Italy is Venice in?
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The main celebration takes place on the Epiphany, January 6th, and
children wake to find stockings filled by La Befana, a kindly old witch like
character who rides around on a broom. A well known legend says that La
Befana got lost when following the wise men and has been wandering, handing
out presents ever since. ©The Teacher Next Door
1. Which decorations in Italy are starting to become more popular?
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3. Which two times in the Christmas season do children in Italy receive gifts?
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4. Compare and contrast the Christmas meal in Italy and the Christmas meal
in your country. How are they similar? How are they different? ___________
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5. Make an inference. Why do you think children in Italy are not afraid of La
Befana, even though she is like a witch?
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Buon Natale
(Bwon Nuh tal ay)
Gift Giver:
An Italian Tradition:
7. Venice is a city of islands and many people enjoy riding in a gondola (small boat)
through the canals of the city. Which part of Italy is Venice in?
north/northeastern
The main celebration takes place on the Epiphany, January 6th, and
children wake to find stockings filled by La Befana, a kindly old witch like
character who rides around on a broom. A well known legend says that La
Befana got lost when following the wise men and has been wandering, handing
out presents ever since. ©The Teacher Next Door
1. Which decorations in Italy are starting to become more popular?
Christmas trees, wreaths, yule logs, and lights are starting to become more
popular.
2. What is a nativity?
Answers may vary: A nativity in Italy is a hand carved set of figures from the
Christmas story, as well as common people and everyday objects, which
create complete villages.
3. Which two times in the Christmas season do children in Italy receive gifts?
They receive gifts on December 25th (Christmas) and January 6th (Epiphany).
4. Compare and contrast the Christmas meal in Italy and the Christmas meal
in your country. How are they similar? How are they different?
Answers may vary: In America, most people have a turkey or ham dinner with
struffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, as well as vegetables. Pasta is not
usually served. Both countries serve desserts but Americans usually have pies,
not cakes. Both countries have gingerbread cookies but there are not usually
nuts in the gingerbread in America.
5. Make an inference. Why do you think children in Italy are not afraid of La
Befana, even though she is like a witch?
Answers may vary: Children may not be afraid of her because she brings
presents or because pictures of her are not scary and show her smiling and
looking friendly/kind.
Buon Natale
(Bwon Nuh tal ay)
Gift Giver:
La Befana
Babbo Natale (Santa Claus)
St. Lucia
Baby Jesus
An Italian Tradition:
Nativity scenes,
shepherd’s caroling, yule
log, Christmas trees,
lights, Urn of fate,
Epiphany, stockings