Historical Events at Christmas

Bring the magic of history and the festive season together with our Christmas History Lesson. Perfect for engaging KS3 students! This resource is designed to captivate learners while exploring key historical events that took place at Christmas.

What’s Included?

1. Starter Activity: Kick off the lesson with an engaging task that sparks curiosity and sets the tone for exploring Christmas-themed historical events.

2. Three Fascinating Case Studies: Dive into gripping moments in history that occurred during the festive season:

• Charlemagne’s Coronation as Holy Roman Emperor in 800 AD.
• The daring Crossing of the Delaware by George Washington in 1776.
• The spirit of hope amidst war during the 1914 Christmas Truce.

1. Discussion Activity: Foster critical thinking with a guided discussion.

2. Reading Activity: Reading task on one of the case studies, promoting comprehension and contextual understanding.

3. Creative Task: Let students’ imaginations shine as they design historical artifacts, such as a Christmas card or diary entry inspired by one of the events.

4. Reflection Task: Wrap up the lesson with a reflective activity that consolidates learning and allows students to share their thoughts on the historical importance of these Christmas events.