How do people around the world celebrate Christmas through music—and what can their traditions teach our children about culture, faith, and joy?
In this episode of the Music in Our Homeschool podcast, Gena Mayo takes homeschool families on a musical journey around the globe to explore Christmas music traditions from five unique countries: the Philippines, Nigeria, Finland, Venezuela, and France. Each stop highlights how geography, language, instruments, and cultural history shape the way people celebrate the birth of Christ through song.
You’ll hear about:
- The Philippines’ “-ber months” and joyful early Christmas celebrations, plus a fun craft to make
- Nigerian Christmas music filled with rhythm, drums, and call-and-response singing, try singing and drumming yourself
- Finland’s quiet, reflective carols and centuries-old Declaration of Christmas Peace, use the songs to bring more peace into your homeschool
- Venezuela’s lively caroling traditions and child-friendly songs like El Burrito Sabanero, practice caroling door to door (even inside your house!)
- France’s elegant cathedral carols, including the origins of O Holy Night, listen to the majestic music with your family
This episode is perfect for homeschool parents looking for easy, meaningful music appreciation ideas during December. Gena also shares simple, hands-on activities you can use right away—no music background required.
If you’d like to go deeper, be sure to explore the Music of Christmas course and Christmas Carols Made Easy, both designed with flexible, 15-minute lessons that fit even the busiest homeschool days.
Find links to all resources mentioned in this episode here: https://musicinourhomeschool.com/christmas-music-traditions-around-the-world/
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