Advent Calendar 2020
Our 2020 Advent Calendar is here! Behind the doors of our interactive calendar, you can find a number of short clips that are sure to engage primary school pupils and spread festive cheer in the classroom!
We’ve tried our best to ensure that all of our clips are suitable for primary school pupils, but please do watch the clips before showing them to your class!
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What do advent candles symbolise?
Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin explains the meaning of the five advent candles
Life in white
A look at various animals in their natural habitats across the Arctic and Antarctica
What is a reverse advent calendar?
Once school explains what a reverse advent calendar is and why they are doing it
O Christmas Tree
The choir from Horrible Histories sing an exclusive version of O Christmas Tree explaining where the tradition comes from
Penguin pom pom decoration
In this short clip learn how to make a penguin pom pom decoration for your Christmas tree with the help of Blue Peter
Play time
Watch these Arctic Fox cubs play in the snow whilst their parents are away gathering food
Lost in a blizzard
Whilst on the move, these Emperor penguin chicks become separated from the main group during a blizzard
The first Christmas
A look at a Christian family at Christmas, reflecting on where the story began in a stable
Make the 2018 Blue Peter Christmas card!
Learn how to make a magic Christmas card to give your loved ones this year!
Emperor penguins – the greatest wildlife show on Earth
How baby penguins are looked after by their parents during the winter
Caribou resilience
Did you know that caribou can survive in up to -40 degree temperatures? We find out how here!
Horrible Histories: Silent Night
The Horrible Histories Christmas carolers explain how Christmas night was not always so silent…
In the footsteps of the ice bear:
bear whiteout
We find out more about how polar bears scope out a den for the winter
Giant panda plays with snowman
Pandas love playing in the snow too! This panda from Toronto Zoo is having lots of fun playing with a snowman
Away in a Manger
The NYCoS Area Choirs of Edinburgh, Falkirk and West Lothian sing Away in a Manger at a church in Edinburgh
Horrible Histories: Good King Wenceslas
This version of the Christmas carol uncovers the truth about Wenceslas and his story
Mother polar bear and cubs emerging from den
Polar bear cubs enjoy the fresh air and snow after coming out of their den!
Why some people celebrate Christmas in January
We celebrate Christmas on December 25th, but it is not the same all over the world! Here, we can find out why
Horrible Histories: We Wish You A Merry Christmas
It is Christmas Eve! We have got one final carol to send you off to celebrate, with a historical twist, of course!
Xmas is coming!
We wanna celebrate with you that xmas is almost here and so we are offering you this special gift. Go and download it!
