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Christmas Books From Around the World

By Katie Hornor

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. And rather than letting our excitement for Christmas distract us from learning, our family has embraced Christmas and allowed it to become the basis for much of our homeschool studies leading up to Christmas.

Here is an excerpt from our new book Christmas Around the World:Christmas Around the World book

When you study Christmas, you study a way of life. And life incorporates all of our subject matters together. There is science in electric tree lights. There is history in decorations. There are measurements and counting and multiplying and budgets in preparing a Christmas feast. There is reading and writing involved in our legends. There is art and music in our beautiful family memories and in our gifts. There is history and geography in our family traditions and stories of the holidays passed down from one generation to another.

Christmas Books From Around the World

This list of books includes not only Christmas books, but also other titles that give great insight into the peoples and places of the world. Go ahead and bookmark it or pin it now, for I am certain it is one you will return to over and over again.

Christmas books from around the world. Huge booklist by country via ParadisePraises.com
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Australia Books

1. Christmas Wombat by Jackie French, 2012, ISBN-13: 978-0547868721

2. Christmas in Australia by John Williamson, 2014, ISBN-13: 978-0670077724

3. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Australia, by DK Publishing, 2014, ISBN-13: 978-1465411471

Australia Links

Bahamas Books

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Caribbean, by DK Publishing, 2014, ISBN-13: 978-1465412119

Netty's Junkanoo Christmas by Lynette Hepburn-Sinclair, 2014, ISBN-13: 978-1499166774

Junkanoo: Festival of the Bahamas by Clement E. Bethel, 1992, ISBN-13: 978-0333554692

A-Z of Bahamas Heritage by Michale Craton, 2007, ISBN-13: 978-1405002424

Bahamas Links

Belgium Books

The Belgian Cookbook by Mrs. B. Luck, 2015, ISBN-13: 978-0908346035 

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Belgium & Luxembourg, by DK Publishing, 2015, ISBN-13: 978-1465426130

Dream Songs Night Songs from Belgium to Brazil by Patrick Lacoursiere, 2008, ISBN-13: 978-2923163321

Belgium Links

Belize Books

Navidad latinoamericana / Latin American Christmas (Spanish Edition) by Charito Calvachi, 1999, ISBN-13:978-0966069013, bi-lingual

Belize Living Alphabet by Dorothy Beveridge, 2013, ISBN-13: 978-9768142511

Belize in Pictures, by Thomas Streissguth, 2009, ISBN-13: 978-1575059587

Flavors of Belize, by Tanya McNab, 2012, ISBN-13: 978-9768197566

Belize Links

Brazil Books

Pele, King of Soccer/Pele, El rey del futbol by Monica Brown, 2008,  ISBN-13: 978-0061227790 

Marco’s Travels: Hello Brazil by Jason Louis, 2014, ISBN-13: 978-0990326700

Brazil Abcs: A Book About the People and Places of Brazil (Country ABCs) by David Seidman, 2007, ISBN-13: 978-1404822481

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Brazil, by DK Publishing, 2012, ISBN-13: 978-0756685805

Brazil Links

Canada Books

The Kids Book of Canada by Barbara Greenwood, 2007, ISBN-13: 978-1554532261

Kids Book of Canadian History by Carlotta Hacker, 2009, ISBN-13: 978-1554533282

That’s Very Canadian!: An Exceptionally Interesting Report About All Things Canadian, by Rachel (Wow Canada! Collection) by Vivien Bowers, 2004, ISBN-13: 978-1897066058

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Canada, by DK Publishing, 2012, ISBN-13: 978-1465411372

Canada and the Canadian Provinces Map Coloring Book by J. Bruce Jones, 2012, ISBN-13: 978-1479220823

Canada Links

China Books

The Coming Day: A True Christmas Story from China by Alice Burnett Poynor, 2011, ISBN-13: 978-1449720025

China (DK Eyewitness Books), by Poppy Sebag-Montefiore, 2007, ISBN-13: 978-0756629762

China ABCs: A Book About the People and Places of China (Country ABCs) by Holly Schroeder, 2004, ISBN-13: 978-1404803589

Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel, 2007, ISBN-13: 978-0312367480

Great Ancient China Projects You Can Build Yourself (Build It Yourself) by Lance Kramer, 2008, ISBN-13: 978-1934670026

China Links

Denmark Books

Glædelig Jul: A Danish Christmas Recipe Book by Dagmarette Yen, 2010, ISBN-13: 978-1453635896

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Denmark, by DK Publishing, 2015, ISBN-13: 978-1465426833

Melk, the Christmas Monkey: Teaching God's Character through Bible Lessons and Activities the Entire Family Can Enjoy, by Katie Hornor, 2014, ISBN-13: 978-1500945701

Denmark Links

Dominican Republic Books

Top 10 Dominican Republic (Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide) by DK Publishing, 2015, ISBN-13: 978-1465429636

A Kid's Guide to Latino History: More than 50 Activities (A Kid's Guide series) by Valerie Petrillo, 2009, ISBN-13: 978-1556527715

Dominican Republic Links

Ecuador Books

Ecuador and Galapagos, Insight Guides by Luke Waterson, 2013, ISBN-13: 978-1780051574

The Lonely Planet Kids Amazing World Atlas: Bringing the World to Life, by Lonely Planet Kids, 2015, ISBN-13: 978-1743604335

Ecuador Links

England Books

Queen Victoria's Christmas by Jackie French, 2013, ISBN-13: 978-0732293574

The 12 Days of Christmas: The Story Behind a Favorite Christmas Song (Traditions of Faith from Around the World) by Helen C. Heidle, 2011, ISBN-13: 978-0310722830

Inventing the Christmas Tree by Bernd Brunner, 2012, ISBN-13: 978-0300186529

Christmas Ornaments Kids Can Make by Kathy Ross, 1998, ISBN-13: 978-0761303374

England Links

Germany Books

A Year of Gingerbread Houses: Making & Decorating Gingerbread Houses for All Seasons by Kristine Samuell, 2015, ISBN-13: 978-1454708919

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Germany, by DK Publishing, 2014, ISBN-13: 978-1465411525

Waiting for Christmas: A Story about the Advent Calendar (Traditions of Faith from Around the World) by Kathleen Long Bostrom, 2010, kindle

Silent Night, Holy Night: The Story Behind Our Favorite Christmas Carol (Traditions of Faith from Around the World) by Myrna A. Strasser, 2004, kindle

Germany Links

Greece Books

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: The Greek Islands by DK Publishing, 2015, ISBN-13: 978-1465428219

Ancient Greece!: 40 Hands-On Activities to Experience This Wondrous Age (Kaleidoscope Kids Books) by Avery Hart, 1999, ISBN-13: 978-1885593252

Greece Links

Iceland Books

The Legend of the Icelandic Yule Lads by Heidi Herman, 2014, ISBN-13: 978-1478743309

Iceland Insight Guides, by Insight Guides, 2014, ISBN-13: 978-1780052250

Iceland Links

India Books

India ABCs: A Book About the People and Places of India (Country ABCs) by Marcie Aboff, 2006, ISBN-13: 978-1404819191

India For Kids: Amazing Facts About India by Shalu Sharma, 2013, ISBN-13: 978-1494709976

Going to School in India, by Lisa Heydlauff, 2005, ISBN-13: 978-1570916663

The Story of Little Babaji, by Helen Bannerman, 2002, ISBN-13: 978-0060080938

India Links

Ireland Books

S is for Shamrock: An Ireland Alphabet (Discover the World) by Even Bunting, 2007, ISBN-13: 978-1585362905

Fiona’s Lace by Patricia Polacco, ISBN-13: 978-1442487246

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Ireland, by DK Publishing, 2015,                              ISBN-13: 978-1465410573

Christmas Flavors of Ireland: Celebrating the Festive Season by Margaret M. Johnson,2013, ISBN-13:978-1620202074

Ireland Links

Italy Books

The Legend of Old Befana by Tomie dePaola, 1980, ISBN-13: 978-0152438173

Nonna, Tell Me a Story: Lidia’s Christmas Kitchen by Lidia Bastianich, 2010, ISBN-13: 978-0762436927

Christmas Around the World Coloring Book (Dover Holiday Coloring Book) by Joan O’Brien, 2003, ISBN-13: 978-0486426518

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Italy, by DK Publishing, 2015, ISBN-13: 978-1465428929

Italy Links

Japan Books

My First Book of Japanese Words: An ABC Rhyming Book by Michelle Haney Brown, 2013, ISBN-13: 978-4805312018

Fun with Asian Food: A Kids Cook Book by Devagi Sanmugam, 2005,                   ISBN-13: 978-0794603397

The Way We Do It in Japan by Geneva Cobb Iijima, 2012, ISBN-13: 978-0807578223

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Japan, by DK Publishing, 2015, ISBN-13: 978-1465425713

Japan Links

Mexico Books

Read a History of Day of the Dead written from the perspective of a Christian living in Mexico.

Learning Spanish Workbook: Level 1 Spanish by Katie Hornor, 2014, ISBN-13: 978-1505406986

Mexico: Coloring Book & Geography Study, by Katie & Tap Hornor, 2015, ISBN-13: 978-1511782067, reproducible

Mexico, Insight Guides, by Insight Guides, 2014, ISBN-13: 978-1780051741

Mexico Links

Middle East Books

The Star of Bethlehem, DVD by Frederick A. Larson, 2009, rated NR

Humphrey’s First Christmas, by Carol Heyer, 2010, ISBN-13: 978-0824956165

The Very First Christmas by Paul L. Maier 2003, ISBN-13: 978-0758606167

Insight Guides: Egypt by Insight Guides, 2009, ISBN-13: 978-9812820655

Insight Guides: Israel by Insight Guides, 2015, ISBN-13: 978-1780052434

Middle East Links

Norway Books

The Impossible Voyage of Kon-Tiki by Deborah Kogan Ray, 2015, ISBN-13: 978-1580896207

History of Norway by John A. Yilek, 2015, ISBN-13: 978-1681110240

Norwegian RoseMaling for Young People, by Diane Edwards, 2003, ISBN-13:978-0967458342

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Norway, by DK Publishing, 2014, ISBN-13: 978-1465411815

Norway Links

Peru Books

Secret of the Andes by Ann Nolan Clark, 1976, ISBN-13: 978-0140309263

The Children's Book of Machu Picchu: The Amazing Story of the Mysterious Inca City in the Clouds by Roger Winters, 2015, Kindle

The Inca: Activities and Crafts from a Mysterious Land (Secrets of Ancient Cultures) by Arlette N. Braman, 2003, ISBN-13: 978-0471219804

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Peru, by DK Publishing, 2014, ISBN-13: 978-1465411761

Peru Links

Philippines Books

A Child's Treasury Of Philippine Christmas Stories – Philippine Book by Lin Acacio-Flores, 2004, ISBN-13: 978-9716300598

Philippines: Insight Guides, by Insight Guides, 2013, ISBN-13: 978-1780051222

Philippines Links

Poland Books

Marta and the Manger Straw: A Christmas Tradition from Poland (Traditions of Faith from Around the World) by Virginia Kroll, 2005, ISBN-13: 978-0310709947

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Poland by DK Publishing, 2015, ISBN-13: 978-1465428226

A Polish Christmas Eve: Traditions and Recipes, Decorations and Song by Czeslaw Michal Krysa, 2003, ISBN-13: 978-0966109900

Poland Links

Russia Books

The Blessing Cup by Patricia Polacco, 2013, ISBN-13: 978-1442450479

Baboushka: A Christmas Folktale from Russia by Arthur Scholey, ISBN-13: 978-0763616199

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Russia, by DK Publishing, 2013, ISBN-13: 978-0756695491

Russia Links

Spain Books

Feliz Navidad: Learning Songs and Traditions in Spanish (Teach Me) (Book & Audio CD) by Anna Maria MaHoney, 2006, ISBN-13: 978-1599720609

Bobby Bright Spends Christmas in Spain, by John R. Brooks, 2010, kindle

Spain, Insight Guides, by Insight Guides, 2014, ISBN-13: 978-1780051994

Spain Links

Switzerland Books

Natalie's Swiss Cookies: 5 Must-Have Cookie Recipes by Natalie Ann, 2015, kindle

The Silent Bells by William MacKellar, 1978, ISBN-13: 978-0396076186

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Switzerland, by DK Publishing, 2015, ISBN-13: 978-1465426819

Switzerland Links

Thailand Books

Toy is from Thailand by Whitney Badgett, 2009, ISBN-13: 978-1439250389 

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Thailand, by DK Publishing, 2014, ISBN-13: 978-1465411853

The Umbrella Queen by Shirin Bridges, 2008, ISBN-13: 978-0060750404

Easy Thai Cooking: 75 Family-style Dishes You can Prepare in Minutes by Robert Danhi, 2012, ISBN-13: 978-0804841795

Thailand Links

USA Books

Experiments with Electricity (True Books: Experiments) by Susan HeinRichs Gray, 2011, ISBN-13: 978-0531266441

Who Was Thomas Alva Edison by Margaret Frith, 2005, ISBN-13: 978-0448437651

The Legend of the Christmas Tree by Pat Matuszak, 2001, ISBN-13: 978-0310700432

Creative Haven Christmas Trees Coloring Book (Creative Haven Coloring Books) by Barbara Lanza, 2015, ISBN-13: 978-0486803906

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: USA, by DK Publishing, 2015, ISBN-13: 978-1465412065

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USA Links

Christmas Carol Books

Christmas Carols: Complete Verses by Shane Weller, 1992, ISBN-13: 978-0486273976

International Book of Christmas Carols by Walter Ehret, 1980, ISBN-13: 978-0828903783

Ring the Bells! (A Choice Selection of Beautiful Songs and Carols That Herald The Real Meaning of Christmas) by Alfred B. Smith, 1998

Gloria, A Christma Hymnstudy by Kim Sorgius, 2013 at NotConsumed.com

Count Your Blessings: A Thanksgiving Hymnstudy by Kim Sorgius, 2013, at NotConsumed.com

Christmas Carol Links

This post is part of our Teaching Christmas Around the World Series for 5 Days of Autumn Learning Activities. See the other posts by clicking the link below:

5 Days of Autumn Learning Activities

Filed Under: Holidays Tagged With: book lists, Christmas, geography, homeschool, unit studies

About Katie Hornor

Katie Hornor is a busy wife and homeschool mommy of five. Just like you, she faces the everyday challenge of setting the tone for praise in her home. Katie knows that life can by messy, but she also knows we have a choice. At ParadisePraises.com she inspires other women to be the exception and live a life of intentional praise.

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