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A. Introduction-
1. Tell the students about Swedish traditions. Explain to to them
how the Swedish celabrated their Christmas, tell them about how it
last longer then any other Christmas.
St. Lucia day they celibrated by having the eldest daughter dress
up and give the family bread that she baked, with the star boys following
behind her.
Tomte was the Swedish Santa. He was the protector of the house so
it made sense to say that he was the one that put the presents underneath
the tree.
2. How the Finish celibrated their Christmas.
They would have straw ordaments decorating their tree.
They also covered the floor with straw, but when they came to the
US they would just put straw underneath the tree. The reason they
would put straw all over the floor was because they didn't have much
light during the winter months because of how far north they were,
so the straw was to make the most of what they had of the little light,
since straw reflects light.
They would also have the kids sleep underneath the tree on Christmas
Eve to remember Jesus.
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