Christmas Traditions - Religious Crossword
An A2 crossword on Christian Christmas traditions and the Nativity story. Clues cover terms such as carol, manger and shepherd, with a completed teacher key.
What’s in the worksheet?
- 14 numbered clues with letter counts
- Student crossword on page 1 and a completed grid on page 2
Recognise terms used in descriptions of the Nativity and Christian Christmas services.
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Page 1 of 2 · A4 printable PDF
Page 2 of 2 · Answer key · A4 printable PDF
A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Introduce manger and shepherd with a simple picture or neutral description.
- Ask learners to sort the clues into story details, people and worship vocabulary.
- As learners fill the grid, have them compare the terms for a song and an organised religious meeting.
- Check Bethlehem and Nativity, then ask pairs to report a clue in their own words.
Support and extension
Use phrases such as in the Christmas story for short descriptions of what the worksheet presents.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
