Fire, fireworks, chickens, roosters and dancing lions filled streets around the world celebrating the Chinese New Year. 2017 is the Year of the Rooster.

BBC correspondent Peter Martell discusses South Sudan's independence and the celebrations occurring around the new nation. Links to related articles are provided. (July 9, 2011)

Celebration words can be used to help students review and practice beginning sounds. This lesson will help students recognize and produce the initial sound of a given word. Included are an assessment checklist, videos of the lesson in...

Holidays help us celebrate who we are and who we were! Many of these celebrations are centuries old. Click on each month for an explanation of each holiday and the days it falls on for a specific year.

Article presents multiple video clips of some of the most spectacular fireworks displays celebrating the New Year from around the world.

Saturnalia, held in mid-December, is an ancient Roman pagan festival honoring the agricultural god Saturn. Saturnalia celebrations are the source of many of the traditions we now associate with Christmas.

"Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago what do you say? Cubs are gonna win today!" This song has been echoing around the nation this week in celebration for the Cubs breaking their curse and winning the World Series

Learn about family traditions and customs of celebrations at home and around the world.

Find out how the history of various Christmas traditions and customs started, how they are celebrated, and what they represent and mean. Included are facts about Boxing Day, Advent, holly & ivy, Christmas cards, mince pies, and lots...

As millions of people around the world prepare to celebrate Kwanzaa, explore five things you may not know about this pan-African holiday.

Read an illustrated transcript of Milton Glaser's keynote address to a symposium on propaganda held in 2008, in which he muses on the purpose of art. Glaser, a celebrated graphic designer whose work is represented in major museums around...

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....

Children's Day is celebrated on various dates around the world to honor children and their rights. Learn more about this important day and how it helps children globally.

In 2011, the Peace Corps celebrated 50 years of volunteer service. Learn about this government service organization and the work members have done to improve the quality of life for people all around the world.

Earth Day is a worldwide celebration held annually on April 22nd. The purposes of Earth Day, the history of and the various activities held around the world are described. Activities and projects that can be done daily or year round are...

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about seven different holidays that are celebrated with lights. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

A great compilation of ideas to use when teaching about celebrating holidays. Lists of resources, materials, and very detailed lessons are provided in an easy to follow and organized way.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about how different holidays are celebrated with different types of food. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.

Ten word order games with sentences about festivals celebrates around the world. Drag the words into the correct order to form complete sentences. Hints are available if needed and work can be checked when completed.

A comprehensive report on the food of Israel. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!

This site displays information regarding the holy days and religious festivals of religions from around the world. Links to external sites take you to calendars dedicated to specific faith traditions. Calendars formatted for printing are...

Artcyclopedia provides a biography of Michelangelo, celebrated artist of the Renaissance. The resource features links to famous works at museums around the world, articles, and other resources.

Learn about International Women's Day, occurring annually on March 8. This day celebrates the contributions women make to the world. This resource includes news, upcoming events and reports on the lives of women from around the globe.

The site consists of an exceptional urban setting encompassing the key natural elements that have shaped and inspired the development of the city: from the highest points of the Tijuca National Park’s mountains down to the sea. They also...