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Philippines decorate tree branches instead of a whole tree. Mrs. Brogan's class decorated a branch, Philippine style, in their classroom. It is decorated with baggies filled with colored water, buttons strung on necklaces, paper ornaments and tissue ornaments.
The eight exchange students in the county visited the first graders last Wednesday to tell the children about their countries and how they spend Christmas.
Brenda Swinkels, from Bruegel, Holland, explained that in her country they have St. Nicholas instead of Santa Claus. She demonstrated how St. Nii holas looks by dressing up one of the students with a red cape, white beard and a crown. The kids got a real laugh out of that one.
Anika Stegeman, from Schoeningen. Germany, taught the children the German words to Oh Tannenbaum, which translates to Oh, Christmas Tree in English. She also had some help singing from Brenda.
Kenji Iwasa of Ishiicho, Myozaigun, Japan, said that he is a Buddhist and that his family does not celebrate Christmas. He pulled out two pieces of paper, handed one to a child, and taught her and everyone how to make an origami swan.
Tano Abero from Iacuarembo, Uruguay put on a skit about the three magic kings. He dressed up three of the children, outfitting them with gold crowns.
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