United Nations
United Nations: World Environment Day
Every year on June 5th, people around the world celebrate World Environment Day. Learn about the history of this eco-conscious event and how you can share with others the activities you participate in for this important day.
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.
Utah State University
Teacher Link: Celebrations: A Resource Guide for Teachers
TeacherLINK at Utah State University offers a wealth of topics and project information on celebrations held throughout the world. Click on "Topics and Authors," to access a long list of available lesson plans on a variety of...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: What Do You Hear?
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...
BBC
Bbc: South Sudanese Celebrate Their Divorce
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)
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: The Near East
Learn about the King of The Near East, Gilgamesh. Discover how he led to the celebration of triumph of good and evil.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Chicago Cubs End 108 Year Championship Drought With World Series Win
"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
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 1 6 14: Happy 2014!
Article presents multiple video clips of some of the most spectacular fireworks displays celebrating the New Year from around the world.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Let's Party!
Learn about family traditions and customs of celebrations at home and around the world.
Other
Why Christmas: Christmas Traditions and Customs
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...
A&E Television
History.com: The Ancient Origins of Diwali, India's Biggest Holiday
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...
A&E Television
History.com: 5 Things You May Not Know About Kwanzaa
As millions of people around the world prepare to celebrate Kwanzaa, explore five things you may not know about this pan-African holiday.
Project Britain
Project Britain: Calendar of British Holidays in the Uk
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.
A&E Television
History.com: Saturnalia
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.
Read Works
Read Works: Nights of Light
[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.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Lets Net: Holiday Explorations Unit
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.
Read Works
Read Works: What's Cooking
[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.
Peace Corps
Peace Corps: History
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.
Globio
Glossopedia: Earth Day
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...
United Nations
United Nations: Children's 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.
English Club
English Club: Esl Games: Grammar: Adjective Order Game: Famous Festivals
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.
Curated OER
Blintzes Are a Favorite Sweet Treat of Jews Around the World. Epd Photos
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!
CNN
Cnn: Gallery: Lunar New Year 2017: The Year of the Rooster
Fire, fireworks, chickens, roosters and dancing lions filled streets around the world celebrating the Chinese New Year. 2017 is the Year of the Rooster.
Other
Morgen Krueger Ltd: Interfaith Calendar
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...