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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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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Canadians

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Canadians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Burmese Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Burmese Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Mormons

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Mormons. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Scotland.com

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic facts and travel information about Scotland. Information is available about business, community, travel, culture, news, sports, and shopping.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Lets Net: Holiday Explorations Unit

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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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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Mexican Holidays and Traditions

For Students 3rd - 8th
A series of short descriptions of Mexican holidays and traditions.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: St. Patrick's Day

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Great resource for St. Patrick's Day activities, art projects and more.
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Mex online.com: Day of the Dead Dia De Los Muertos

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explores the cultural significance of the Day of the Dead festival in Mexico. Content focuses on what Day of the Dead is, its symbols, and its traditions.
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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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Bonfire Night

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how "Bonfire Night," got started in the United Kingdom.
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Don Quijote: Spanish Festivals and Events

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from Don Quijote focuses on Spanish holidays, festivals, and events. Click on the links to the holidays to learn more about each.
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Celebrate Holi the Original Color Run

For Students 5th - 8th
Learn about the Hindu holiday of Holi that is celebrated in India. Includes video.
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Australian War Memorial

Australian War Memorial: The Anzac Day Tradition

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of the ANZAC (Australia New Zealand Army Corps) Day traditions, and why it is such a special day in Australia.
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Easter in England

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about how Easter, Lent, Shrove Tuesday, Holy Week, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday are observed in England.
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Mexico Christmas Traditions & Customs

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of Christmas traditions and customs in Mexico.
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Don Quijote: La Tomatina, Bunol (Valencia)

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site get the history of this wild Spanish fiesta, a week-long celebration in August filled with non-stop festivities and the ever present anticipation of the monstrous tomato battle that serves as the culmination of the week's...

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