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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Diwali, India's Festival of Light

For Students 3rd - 8th
Join India's Festival of Lights, known as Diwali! Find out When it is celebrated? How it originated? What exactly is done by the people? Colorful photos accompany the article.
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Why Christmas: Hanukkah: The Jewish Festival of Lights

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn all about the history and traditions of the Jewish Festival of Lights known as Hanukkah.
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Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: Hanukkah the Festival of Lights

For Students 9th - 10th
Even in the midst of the horror of the Holocaust, the Jewish people kept their religious traditions. "Walk" through this online exhibit and view how they celebrated Hanukkah before, during, and after the Holocaust.
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The National Gallery (UK)

National Gallery, London: Festival of Light

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow this museum trail and discover through seven paintings how different cultures have used light as a form of symbolism in their work.
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Curated OER

Cbc: All About Diwali the Festival of Lights!

For Students 3rd - 8th
India celebrates its biggest holiday of the year during October or November. Find out what the fuss is all about and how this special holiday lights up the nights.
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A&E Television

History.com: The Ancient Origins of Diwali, India's Biggest Holiday

For Students 9th - 10th
Every year around October and November, Hindus around the world celebrate Diwali, or Deepavali -- a festival of lights that stretches back more than 2,500 years. Diwali 2021 occurs on Thursday, November 4. In India, the five-day...
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Other

Hanu Kat Celebrate Hanukkah and Passover

For Students 3rd - 5th
HanuKat offers a variety of playful, interactive ways for Jewish and non-Jewish students to celebrate Hanukkah and Passover. Content ranges from holiday stories, creative holiday activities, eCards, holiday recipes, and more.
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Utah State University

Teacher Link: Light in Festivals

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This lesson plan combines the study of cultural and religious festivals which center on light, with a science study of candle flames. The holidays which are covered are Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Le Re'veillon, Los Posados, and St. Lucia Day....
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Other

Happy Hanukkah

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site has a collection of essays from sixth graders in New York City about the holiday of Hanukkah. Read what Hanukkah means to them when you use this site.
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Other

Torah Tots: Chanukah

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What do you know about the history of Chanukah? Use this informative site to learn more about this Jewish holiday.
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Other

Union for Reform Judaism: Jewish Holidays

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore and learn about the Jewish holidays and their traditions from the point of view of Reform Judaism. Includes a holiday calendar.
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British Council

British Council: Learning English Kids: Diwali

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn about the Hindu Festival of Light, Diwali, and its traditions.
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Other

Chabad.org: Chanukah

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource offers information on Chanukah (Hanukkah). Read the tales of light, the story of Chanukah, explore a complete "how-to" guide on Chanukah, play games, and more!
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Cyber Kids: Happy Hanukkah

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of why Hanukkah falls on different days every year. Illustrates the differences between the Gregorian and Jewish calendars.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Florida

For Students 3rd - 5th
Explore the diversity of the people of Florida. "Blast off" with space facts. Do you know where the first watermelon came from?
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Other

Akhlah: Hanukkah

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn more about Hanukkah with this resource. There are craft ideas, recipes, and blessings in Hebrew.
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Other

The Aria Database

For Students 9th - 10th
The searchable Aria Database features over 1,200 arias from 170 operas by 60 composers. It includes lyrics, translations, synopses of operas, and MIDI files.
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Mex Connect

Mex Connect: Mexican Art, Authors and Artisans

For Students 9th - 10th
The listing of Mexican artists, artisans, authors, and art makes it easy to "pick and choose." Oodles of information here.

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