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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Jewish Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Jewish Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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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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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Keeping the Faith: Judaica From the Aron Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
The Aron Museum is a museum of Jewish ceremonial objects. The collection is on display here along with descriptions of Jewish holidays and traditions and how the objects are used.
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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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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource covers many topics about the South American country of Brazil. Subjects included are geography, architecture, languages, food, economy, sports, environment, population, religion, history, arts, and holidays. There is also a...
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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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China Pictures

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A photo gallery that introduces China and Chinese culture in pictures. Categories of pictures include spotlight pictures, festivals, natural sceneries, people and life.
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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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Don Quijote: Las Fallas, Valencia

For Students 9th - 10th
If you're looking for a festival that compares to our Fourth of July, then you've come to the right site from don Quijote. Las Fallas is undoubtedly one of the most unique festivals in Spain - a Spanish fiesta where the whole town is...
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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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