🔍 Part 1: Research Questions

Instructions: Use books, websites, or other resources to research Australian Christmas symbols. Answer the questions below with detailed information.

1. What is the Christmas bush? Describe what it looks like and why it's special at Christmas time.

2. Why is the kangaroo a symbol of Aussie Christmas? How does it represent our unique Australian Christmas experience?

3. Describe one native bird associated with Australian Christmas. What makes this bird special during the Christmas season?

4. How do beach themes connect to Australian Christmas celebrations? Give at least two examples.

📝 Part 2: Note-Taking Space

Instructions: Use this space to jot down interesting facts, key words, or important details you discover during your research.

Research Notes:

🎨 Part 3: Visual Representation

Draw one Australian Christmas symbol that you found most interesting. Include labels and details.

Write a short description of your drawing and explain why you chose this symbol:

🤔 Part 4: Comparison and Understanding

Fill in the blanks to compare Australian and Northern Hemisphere Christmas symbols:

While Northern Hemisphere countries have _____________ and _____________ as Christmas symbols, Australia has _____________ and _____________ because our Christmas happens in _____________.

Choose the statements that are TRUE about Australian Christmas symbols (tick all that apply):

They reflect our summer season

They include native Australian animals

They are exactly the same as European symbols

They connect to our unique landscape and culture

They include native Australian plants