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As the temperature drops and tourists and students alike return to their homes to celebrate the holidays, Tokyo transforms into a winter wonderland, offering events and activities not commonly seen throughout the other months. From unique conventions and traditional festivals, there is plenty to do in the frosty city in December, including the major festive transformation of the city to celebrate the holidays. While not a national holiday, Christmas has gained popularity as a festive occasion, with decorations, illuminations, and gift-giving. Additionally, many Japanese people view Christmas as a time for spreading cheer, making it a season marked by colorful lights, displays, and a sense of merriment. So check out these events and more that you can find this December in Tokyo. Tokyo Comic-Con 2023 Tokyo Comic Con is a popular annual event dedicated to comics, pop culture, entertainment, and other various aspects of comic culture. Like many other cons, you will find various exhibitors and vendors selling a wide range of collectibles and merchandise, as well as multiple panels and workshops providing insight into the industry for those curious about the field. Among these panels, Tokyo Comic Con typically features celebrity guest appearances. For 2023, you can expect big names such as Benedict Cumberbatch, Christopher Lloyd, and many more that are yet to be announced. Admission: Pass dependent Date: December 8th-10th, 2023 Location: Makuhari Messe Website: https://tokyocomiccon.jp/en/ Jump Festa 2024 Jump Festa is a popular anime and manga convention that has been held annually since 1999 by major manga publisher, Shueisha, known around the world for their Weekly Shounen Jump magazine. The convention serves as a platform for announcements, previews, and exclusive content for their manga series and offers a wide variety of exhibitions, vendors, and presentations for fans of the franchise. Voice actors, creators, and various staff of popular series are also common to find at meet-and-greet panels, providing multiple opportunities for fan interactions. This year, you can expect beloved series such as Spy x Family, Demon Slayer, and One Piece to make an appearance, as well as cult classics for the die-hard fans of older series. Admission: Free Date: December 16th-17th, 2023 Location: Makuhari Messe Website: https://www.jumpfesta.com/ Oji Inari Shrine Fox Parade The Oji Inari Shrine Fox Parade (Oji Kitsune no Gyoretsu), is a captivating annual event held at the Oji Inari shrine in Tokyo, which is dedicated to the fox deity, Inari. It takes place on New Year's Eve and is notable for its display of people dressed as foxes, fox face paint, and just about anything fox-related, exemplifying the devotion to the theme of the event. So if you are interested in immersing yourself in some traditional folklore unique to Japan, the Oji Inari Shrine Fox Parade is a great place to start. The parade itself typically starts at the shrine and makes its way around Tokyo, featuring special performances and dances as well. Admission: Free Date: December 31st, 2023 - January 1st, 2024 Location: Ōji Inari Shrine Website: https://kitsune.tokyo-oji.jp/ Tokyo Christmas Market 2023 A definite staple in Japanese Christmas events, the Tokyo Christmas Market offers an authentic holiday experience every year with towering Christmas trees, jolly bright lights and decorations, and live festive music to raise the Christmas spirit. As the event is sponsored by the German Embassy and the German Tourism Association, there will be a variety of European foods and gifts available for sale, including hot chocolate for the children and some delectable warm wines for the more mature audience. Admission: 1000 Yen - 2000 Yen (Advanced tickets recommended) Date: December 23rd-25th, 2023 Location: Meiji Jingu Gaien Website: https://tokyochristmas.net/ Christmas Lights/Illuminations Midtown Christmas (Winter Lights) 2023 Taking place in Midtown, Tokyo, the venue typically dons a festive atmosphere and offers a bright illumination event coupled with seasonal activities such as ice skating.This year will feature “Gold Trees” in addition to the regular Christmas tree and foliage lights. Admission: Free Date: November 16th - December 25th, 2023 Location: Tokyo Midtown Website: https://www.tokyo-midtown.com/jp/event/6730/ Tokyo Skytree Town Dream Christmas As one of Tokyo’s most notable landmarks, it’s no surprise that the venue offers a festive environment during the Holidays in the Skytree Town. You’ll be able to find Christmas decorations, performances, food and even Christmas-themed photo spots on the observation deck throughout the event. Even the Skytree Tower itself will feature holiday-themed illumination depending on the day, with vibrant color palettes of green and red lighting up the Tokyo night. Admission: Free Date: November 9th - December 25th, 2023 Location: Tokyo Skytree Website: https://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/event/info/xmas2023 White KITTE 2023 Situated in the artistic KITTE Marunouchi building which is right by Tokyo Station, White KITTE is an annual holiday illumination event that is entering its 10th iteration. The theme for this year is 10th Anniversary Christmas: A Christmas of Thoughts, decorating the entire venue in a beautiful white aesthetic. One of the standouts of White Kitte are the real fir trees covered in faux snow, with a 12-meter tall tree in the middle of the venue, making it a popular photo spot. Admission: Free Date: November 22nd - December 25th, 2023 Location: KITTE Marunouchi Website: https://marunouchi.jp-kitte.jp/shop/white_kitte2023/ Shibuya Blue Cave - Day & Night Boasting over 770,000 LEDs, this illumination event focuses on the unconventional holiday colour of blue, lighting up the zelkova trees in Yoyogi Park to create a mesmerizing 800-meter walking trail. This year, Shibuya Blue Cave will feature a Christmas market for the first time titled “Day & Night,” offering a variety of holiday food and merchandise for sale. The market starts at 3 PM and is open until 10 PM. Admission: Free Date: December 1st - 25th, 2023 Location: Yoyogi Park Zelkova Trees Website: https://shibuya-aonodokutsu.jp/ Minna no Illumi Replicating the beautiful Spring cherry blossoms, over 400,000 pink LEDs run alongside the Meguro River to create a winter hanami experience. The true beauty of this event lies not within the lights themselves, but instead in the source of their energy, as the event’s power consists of cooking oil waste from local restaurants and households. Admission: Free Date: November 10th - January 8th, 2023 Location: Along the Meguro River, between Gotanda Station and Osaki Station Website: https://www.minna-no-illumi.com/ Can’t make it to any of these events? No worries as many small streets, restaurants and shopping centers will definitely put up decorations, meaning that it will be nearly impossible to escape the Christmas cheer during December. Many seasonal products and events that are unique to the Winter will be available, including the famous KFC meal that has become a trending order on Christmas Day. Still wanting to know more about winter in Japan? Check out our blog post about things to do in the Wintertime while in the country! 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This 3" tall two-tone satin ornament tells the story of the Christmas customs of Hungary. Crafted of glass exclusively for Bronner's from Hungary, our Hungarian Christmas custom ornament is sure to be a fun and enlightening conversation piece for years to come!Custom on the back of the ornament reads:St. Nicholas Day, December 6, opens Christmas festivities. St. Nicholas may leave small gifts or birch rods in shoes or boots which children have placed on window sills. Before the Christmas Eve meal, the family gathers by the Christmas tree. After prayer, gifts are given. The Christmas tree is decorated with tissue, felt and Szalon Cukor, a fudge-like candy. When the first star appears the meal is served. By custom an extra place is set for a stranger who might knock at the door in search of hospitality. At midnight, costumed villagers go to mass, where a beautiful crèche is displayed in the church. Children known as Bethlehemesek travel the village streets performing Nativity plays. Bronner #1000612.
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This Editable Google mini-unit bundle includes materials for a 2-3 day cultural unit in Spanish about Las Fallas, a celebration in Spain in the Spring. This Spanish cultural unit includes authentic resources, a graphic organizer, an editable Google slideshow, an optional reading assessment, and ideas for expansion. This Las Fallas unit would be best for late Spanish 1, Spanish 2, or Spanish 3 students. This is an Editable Google Drive Folder with the following included: ✅ Directions to the teacher for 2-3 days of plans for Spanish ✅ Editable Google slideshow to guide instruction (with embedded song, videos & authentic resources linked) ✅ Student note graphic organizer (print, Google & EASEL versions included) ✅ Optional reading assessment (both print, 2 Google forms & self-checking EASEL versions) + bonus Breakout EDU created by Susann Shultz + extension ideas including creating your own ninot The Google Slides & digital graphic organizer could be assigned on Google Classroom as a sub-plan or for independent work during distance learning. *Make sure to make a copy first and then you can share it on your LMS making a copy for each student. Or use the EASEL graphic organizer as another option. Las Fallas Spanish unit is especially relevant in mid-March, when it takes place. You must have Internet and Youtube access for videos, sites, and authentic resources. When to do this Las Fallas unit? This mini cultural unit has become a regular part of my Spanish 1 or 2 in March. It is a great short unit to do around Spring Break, state testing, a short conference week, or just any time you need a little break from your regular curriculum grind. Depending on how much time you have, it could be as short as just a one-day cultural exploration, or as long as a few-day mini-unit. It would also be great as an end-of-the-year mini-unit. WHAT DOES THE LAS FALLAS UNIT CONSIST OF? Unit hook song in Spanish Personalized Discussion Input – Using the prepared Google slides plus included videos. This could be done in person, hybrid, or digitally, using even screen recording. With level 2 or above, it could all be left as a sub-plan for students to read and complete on their own if needed. Student exploration of #authres using the Internet & completing the graphic organizer either print or digital. Optional Edpuzzle Discussion of what students found and put in their graphic organizer. Optional reading assessment (print or Google form) optional Breakout EDU A Spanish class best seller with 100+ 5 star reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Such a fascinating cultural event that I enjoy sharing with my students. So excited about the digital upgrade since we have in-person and virtual learners simultaneously this year. Awesome resource! - Lyd S ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was such a great resource to teach Las Fallas. My students loved the topic, of course, and the activities were excellent. Always great work from Mis Clases Locas. Gracias :D - Grace D. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thanks for putting this together. It did a great job at explaining Las Fallas. Students loved learning about this - Emily G ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I have been privileged enough to attend (Las Fallas) and you captured every important aspect. I love this unit so much! - Small Town Spanish ACTFL World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages ✅ Interpretive Communication ✅ Presentational Communication ✅ Relating Cultural Practices to Perspectives ✅ Relating Cultural Products to Perspectives ✅ Acquiring Information and Diverse Perspectives ✅ Cultural Comparisons ___________________________________ ⭐Bundle up for the best deals possible!⭐ Get the Spanish 1 Mega Bundle for this resource plus many others. Other Spring Resources FUTURE Spring Break Discussion Slides POST Spring break discussion Slides (past) Find Someone Who - PRE spring break (future) Find Someone Who - post spring break (past) Mania musical - March music Bracket 2023 ___________________________________ Have difficulty with a file? This is a Google resource and will be found in a folder in your Drive called "TPT Purchases" Visit the FAQs section, submit a help ticket, or ask a question on the Q&A tab before leaving feedback. ___________________________________ Let's Connect! Follow my TPT store to see more! For more resources check out my blog Mis Clases Locas - Las Fallas blog post Sign up for my mailing list to get free resources and inspiration delivered right to your inbox ___________________________________ Copyright © Mis Clases Locas Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
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