Table of Contents
C hristmas
HOLIDAYS
C hristmas C hristmas
Origami
Origami Origami
for
for for
Titles in This Series
Origami for Christmas
Origami for Diwali
Origami for Easter
Origami for Halloween
Origami for Hanukkah
Origami for Valentines Day
ROBYN HARDYMAN
ROSEN / PowerKids Press
ISBN: 978-1-5081-5103-6
Origami for CHRISTMAS
Robyn Hardyman
New York
C hristmas
C hristmas C hristmas
Origami
Origami Origami
for
for for
HOLIDAYS
Robyn Hardyman
Published in 2017 by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc.
29 East 21st Street, New York, NY 10010
Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Hardyman, Robyn.
Title: Origami for Christmas / Robyn Hardyman.
Description: New York : PowerKids Press, 2017. | Series: Origami holidays | Includes index.
Identiers: ISBN 9781508151098 (pbk.) | ISBN 9781508151036 (library bound) | ISBN 9781508150916 (6 pack)
Subjects: LCSH: Origami--Juvenile literature. | Christmas decorations--Juvenile literature.
Classication: LCC TT870.H37 2017 | DDC 736.982--dc23
Copyright 2017 by The Rosen Publishing Group
Produced for Rosen by Calcium Creative Ltd
Editors for Calcium Creative Ltd: Sarah Eason and Jennifer Sanderson
Designers: Paul Myerscough and Jessica Moon
All origami photography by Jessica Moon
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C ontents
Christmas ............................................................................................. 4
The Christmas Story ........................................................................... 6
Christmas Crown ........................................................................... 8
Shining Star ...................................................................................10
Festive Trees .......................................................................................12
Christmas Tree ..............................................................................14
Candy Cane ...................................................................................16
Giving Gifts .........................................................................................18
Gift Box .........................................................................................
Gift Bow ........................................................................................
Santa Claus .........................................................................................
Santa Boots ..................................................................................
Snowman ......................................................................................28
Glossary ..............................................................................................30
Further Reading .................................................................................31
Index ...................................................................................................
Christmas
Christmas is a Christian festival that celebrates the story of the
birth of Jesus about 2,000 years ago. The story of the birth of
Jesus is called the Nativity . Christmas Day is celebrated on
December 25. The four-week period before Christmas is called
Advent . This is when people prepare to celebrate the birth
of Jesus. They sing special songs, called carols , and decorate
their homes. After Christmas Day, Christians in some countries
celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas, ending on January 6.
Ho, ho, ho!
At Christmas, people use brightly colored
decorations, such as ornaments and
stars, to hang on Christmas trees, and to
decorate their homes and workplaces.
Folds and Bases
Valley fold: To make
a valley fold, fold the
paper toward you.
Mountain fold: To
make a mountain fold,
fold the paper away
from you.
Cut with scissors
Turn the model over Rotate the model
Push or pull in
this direction
Square Base
Blintz Base
These instructions explain how to make
the main folds and bases you will use
for your origami activities.
5 6
2 3 4
Waterbomb Base
3 4
5 5a 6
Inside/Outside Reverse Folds
Inside Outside
Celebrating Christmas
Today, Christians all around the world
celebrate Christmas. They remember the
Nativity story, they go to church, and they
give cards and gifts to their families and
friends. Many people who are not Christians
also celebrate with their families and friends
at Christmastime. It is a holiday from work
and school in the middle of the winter and
a time to enjoy the company of loved ones.
People join together to eat special meals
and to exchange gifts. Cities, towns, and
villages decorate the streets with colorful
decorations and lights.
In this book you will nd out how to
make some wonderful origami pieces
that will make Christmas even more
fun and festive!
Squash Fold
1 2 3 4
Christmas Story
The Christmas story begins about 2,000 years ago, in a place
called Judea (part of Israel). Christians believe that God sent
an angel named Gabriel to tell a young woman, Mary, that
she had been chosen by God to have a special baby, a boy
named Jesus. Jesus would be the Son of God. Mary married a
carpenter named Joseph, and together, they traveled to the
town of Bethlehem. When they arrived it was crowded and
there was nowhere for them to stay. An innkeeper gave them
a place in his stable. This is where the baby Jesus was born.
Mary laid the baby in a manger , or trough, full of hay.
The three wise men traveled on
camels to nd the baby Jesus.
The
Follow the Star
Nearby, some shepherds out on the hills with their sheep suddenly
saw a bright star in the night sky. An angel said to be sent by
God told them to follow the star to Bethlehem, to nd Jesus.
They did this, and found the baby in the stable. Far away to the
east, three wise men, or kings, also saw a new star in the sky.
They followed the star, and after 12 days they came to Bethlehem,
