A worksheet and video that explorers the history of the Christmas tree in Britain. With links to the Egyptians, Romans, Vikings, Druids, and Celts. What is the connection between the Royal family and Victorians and the Christmas tree?
- Why do we put up a Christmas tree?
- When was the first Christmas tree put up in Britain?
- Where did the tradition of the Christmas tree come from?
- What kind of tree is a Christmas tree?
LEARNING OBJECTIVES (KEY STAGE 1-3 History):
1. Pupils should extend and deepen their chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of British, local and world history, so that it provides a well-informed context for wider learning. Pupils should identify significant events, make connections, draw contrasts, and analyse trends within periods and over long arcs of time.
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