In Belgium, is Saint Nicholas tall and thin or jolly and round like Santa Claus? Does Saint Nicholas travel by sleigh or a white horse or donkey? What kind of gift does Saint Nicholas leave for naughty children? The exciting, eye-catching pictures and easy-to-read sentences in Christmas in Belgium help young readers learn about how people in Belgium celebrate Christmas. The book shares Belgian songs, easy-to-follow Belgian recipes, and Belgian crafts. The book also has a helpful glossary and an index that direct students to the most important terms and topics.
World Book’s Christmas Around the World series helps kids with a 6th to 8th grade primary reading level learn about some of the richest Christmas traditions in different countries and regions of the world. Each book teaches kids the highlights of the holiday celebrations in such places as Vienna, Austria; Bethlehem and Jerusalem; and Italy and Vatican City. The books share special songs and easy-to-follow Christmas recipes and crafts that represent a particular country or region. Each book also has a helpful glossary and an index that direct students to the most important terms and topics.