Curated OER
Dos Fiestas
Learners research holidays of Spanish-speaking countries and use their knowledge of the Spanish language to write and send email.
Curated OER
My Culture
In this culture worksheet, students answer ten short-answer questions about their own culture then write about the major cultural influences in their lives.
Curated OER
We Wish You a Merry Something, America
In this we wish you a merry something, America instructional activity, 8th graders read or listen to a paragraph explaining that the term merry Christmas is not politically correct in America. Students discuss 4 warm up...
Buddha Dharma Education Association
Buddha Net: Buddhist Festivals and Special Days
Article outlines the holy places, holidays, and ritual practices of the Buddhist faith. Includes links to more extensive information about selected holidays.
British Library
British Library: Sacred Texts: Elements of the Abrahamic Faiths
This is a uniquely creative multimedia wheel of the the many elements of the Abrahamic Faiths. The main topics on the wheel include ceremonies, worship, chronology, faith,& living. Additional sub-topics are included making this a...
Buddha Dharma Education Association
Buddha Net: Vesak (Buddha Day)
This article discusses the significance of Vesak, or Buddha day, on which Buddhists celebrate the birth of the Buddha.
Other
Ken Collins: The Season of Lent
Resource highlights the major days associated with Lent. It also describes how different regions of the Christian Church observe the season of Lent.
Other
Earth Calendar of Holidays
This extensive website allows you to search through holidays around the world. Use this site to learn more about holidays around the world and from different cultures.
Other
Earth Calendar
This fun site can give you something to celebrate every day. Whether in a social studies or science class, the information on holidays can be fun and informative. For the record, this evaluation was written on the day of the Chungbacixi...