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Your Irish: Christmas Traditions in Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of Christmas traditions in Ireland, including decorations, church services, meals, and the day after Christmas (St. Stephen's Day).
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Forum Ukrainian Review: Christmas Traditions of Ukraine

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed article focusing on all aspects of Ukrainian Christmas as celebrated from earliest times to the present. Although the publication is not recent, the historical facts are accurate and provide useful research information.
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History.com: How 25 Christmas Traditions Got Their Start

For Students 9th - 10th
Christmas in America has been filled with traditions, old and new. Some date back to 16th-century Germany or even ancient Greek times, while others have caught on in modern times. Here's a look at 25 ways Americans have celebrated the...
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History.com: How Ghost Stories Became a Christmas Tradition in Victorian England

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Spooky stories featuring the supernatural were all the rage during the darkest time of the year. Towards the end of each year, as fireplaces are lit and hot cocoa is made, Americans have made it a tradition to revisit their favorite...
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Australian Traditions

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at some Australian traditions, including Australia Day, St. Patrick's Day, Christmas, ANZAC Day, the Melbourne Cup, and how some of these traditions are different in Australia than in other nations.
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Christmas Customs

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief outlines of customs and food traditionally found at Christmas in the U.S., U.K., the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Austria, Denmark and France, as well as others. Common legends, games, and history of the holidays give ample...
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Christmas Around the World: Christmas in China

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A brief description of Chinese Christmas celebrations, as well as the celebration of the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival.
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Sprachcaffe: Traditions in France

For Students 9th - 10th
A listing of common customs and traditions practiced by the people of France. Included are a brief look at Noel Christmas, Paques or Easter, Bastille Day, Flying Bells, and more.
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Solovey: Ukrainian Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers information on the culture of the Ukraine. It focuses on Christmas traditions and a Ukrainian writer, Taras Shevchenko.
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Mexican Culture Official and Religious Holidays

For Students 9th - 10th
Descriptions of Mexican holidays and festivals, along with related pictures, can be found at this website.

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