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I am focusing a unit of work for Year 5 students on gift giving and I have a couple of questions that I need help with please ... 1. What is the chapter and verse reference in The Bible for the three wise men arriving and giving their gifts to Baby Jesus? 2. What are the other key occasions that countries and cultures exchange gifts throughout the year, and what are the traditional customs associated with these? I am well aware that Christmas is not universal and I would like the children to explore other perspectives. 3.I am also trying to get them to understand that Christmas was not always the commercial indulgence it is now, and that more modest gifts were given in times past. I know an orange was a traditional gift for British children, and one of the children asked me about the significance of the sugarplums mentioned in "Twas the Night before Christmas' which I read them. Any help will be much appreciated. Barbara Barbara Braxton Teacher Librarian COOMA NSW 2630 AUSTRALIA E. barbara.288@bigpond.com Together we learn from each other -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------