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Black History From a to Z

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students will enjoy exploring this colorful site during Black History Month, or any other month! Follow the timeline of famous African American women and inventors, or just click on a letter of the alphabet to find brief pieces of...
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Earth Calendar of Holidays

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive website allows you to search through holidays around the world. Use this site to learn more about holidays around the world and from different cultures.
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Caslt: French as a Second Language: Classroom Resource Links

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Resources for French foreign-language teachers including a catalogue of links to resources on grammar, vocabulary, culture, idiomatic expressions, culture, reading, holidays, Francophone cultures, dictionaries, listening exercises and...
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Embassy of the Russian Federation

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site of the Embassy of the Russian Federation. Find lots of information, including: the president, government, state symbols, economy, culture, geography, cuisine, religion, holidays, and more.
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Icelandic Festival of Manitoba: Islendingadagurinn

For Students 9th - 10th
Held in the lakeside town of Gimli, Manitoba, the festival allows the Icelandic community to gather and celebrate its history, culture and heritage. Though a commercial site, those learning about Manitoba will appreciate this cultural...
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Traditions of Mexico: El Dia De Los Muertos

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of "El Dia de los Muertos" (The Day of the Dead) in Mexico, with emphasis on the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs, the blending of Spanish and native Mexican cultures, and even American influence upon this Mexican tradition.
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Traditions of Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage provides many links pertaining to the history, traditions, and culture of Mexico.
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Native American Heritage Month (November)

For Students 1st - 9th
Learn about the special events that take place during this celebration of Native American culture.
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Barbados Government Information Service

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official communications service of the Barbados Government. Besides providing public information to the news media and the people of Barbados, there is also discussion on its government structure, society, history, geography,...
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Barbados Government Information Service

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official communications service of the Barbados Government. Besides providing public information to the news media and the people of Barbados, there is also discussion on its government structure, society, history, geography,...
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Project Britain: Calendar of British Holidays in the Uk

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Read Works: Holidays!

For Teachers 2nd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about seven different holidays. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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History.com: 7 Latin American Holiday Traditions

For Students 9th - 10th
Holidays in Latin America celebrate faith, family and community in a festive, sometimes whimsical, style. Traditions range from waking people up with Christmas songs in the middle of the night to sculpting massive radishes to burning...
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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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Japan Related Information

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive list of Japanese festivals, holidays, customs, and food recipes. Read brief explanations of these topics written by an English-translation service based in Osaka, Japan.
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Jewish learning.com: Knish Dough and Filling

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a recipe for Knish Dough and Filling. Also provides links and resources for more information on the Jewish culture.
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German Embassy: German Holidays

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about how Germans celebrate holidays and cultural traditions.
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Smart: Holidays and Celebrations Thanksgiving

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Children will learn about the similarities and differences between holidays they celebrate and other students in our building celebrate. They will compare and contrast cultures, traditions, foods, clothing, music, etc. of Thanksgiving...
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Nepal Home Page: Nepali Calendar (Bikram Sambat)

For Students 9th - 10th
It's 2060! The Nepali year begins in April, and this page offers calendars of the current, future and recent years. Saturday is the public holiday!
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Mayaco

Mayaco: Holiday Traditions: Mexico: Feliz Navidad

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of a Christmas tradition in Mexico, "Feliz Navidad". Recipes are also provided for some traditional Mexican holiday treats.
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Don Quijote: Bullfighting in Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the controversial Spanish popular custom of bullfighting and the history of this great event.
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Totally Barbados: Barbados Island Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Primarily a tourist guide, by clicking on "About Barbados" you can find a great deal of interesting information on topics like fun facts, attractions, climate and weather, culture, history, geography, flag, interactive maps, news, photo...
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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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Folk Arts Council of Winnipeg: Welcome to Folklorama Winnipeg

For Students 9th - 10th
Welcome to the annual summer worldwide celebration of cultures in Winnipeg, Manitoba!Pavillions, ambassadors, music, dancers, food,and much much more! Though this is a commerical site, the information shared makes one aware of how a city...

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