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Semana Santa in Mexico
Read about Mexico's passion play of Iztapalapa, one of the most popular religious celebrations in the world.
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: Christmas Tree Themes
The White House Historical Association takes a look at how Christmas has been celebrated in the White House throughout history. A chronicle of how Christmas trees have been decorated and the themes used by the various First Ladies. Also...
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Perspectives on the Fourth of July
[Free Registration/Login Required] A lesson plan from the online magazine, History Now, asks: How does the celebration of Fourth of July help us understand the ideals upon which the United States was founded?
Read Works
Read Works: The Anthems of America
[Free Registration/Login Required] This five-page PDF nonfiction passage "The Anthems of America" focuses on the traditions of July 4th and the origin of the anthems of America including "The Star- Spangled Banner. It is followed by 10...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Albanian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Albanian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Apaches
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Apaches. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Bangladeshi Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Bangladeshi Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Burmese Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Burmese Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Cambodian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Cambodian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Chinese Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Chinese Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Colombian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Colombian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Ecuadoran Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Ecuadoran Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Iroquois Confederacy
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Iroquois Confederacy. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Malaysian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Malaysian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Moroccan Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Moroccan Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Turkish Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Turkish Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
US National Archives
Nara: Congress Establishes Thanksgiving
From the National Archives, an essay on the establishment of the American holiday of Thanksgiving as a legal holiday starting with the original proclamation in 1789 celebrating it on different days or months up to the 1941 resolution...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Christmas Day, December 25
Christmas traditions are unique to each family. But we share a common origin of this special holiday. Learn about the fundamentals of this celebration at this Library of Congress site.
Youngzine
Youngzine: Asia to Welcome Year of the Rooster
Find out about the Chinese calendar, or the Lunar Calendar, and the celebrations that accompany this tradition.
Other
Don Quijote: Spanish Weddings
Find out information about the weddings in Spain including the traditional Spanish weddings, wedding customs, food & gifts.
Teacher Planet
Teacher Planet: Mexico Resource Page
Your complete resource for everything to do with Mexico. Here you can find lesson plans and units, activities, worksheets, clipart, pictures, and other internet resources.
Other
Iransaga: Festival of Yalda, Winter Solstice
Read about the celebration of the winter solstice in Iran. This article tells the history behind the celebration and the traditions that are practiced.
Other
Christmas Around the World: Christmas in China
A brief description of Chinese Christmas celebrations, as well as the celebration of the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival.
Mayaco
Mayaco: Holiday Traditions: Italy
Celebrating Christmas in Italy! Here's the lowdown on how Italians celebrate Christmas from decorations to special food.