The Christmas Feast in Canada is rooted in traditions. This resource offers more information about this dinner, as well as interesting links to desserts, meats and drinks that are traditionally served at this time of year.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in the United States. In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Native Americans shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first...

Investigate the theory that including desert plants such as mesquite and cactus in a diet can help control obesity and diabetes. Design a scientific experiment that will test this hypothesis, using control variables, observation and...

Detailed information is available on this rich site about the archaeological discovery and excavation of King Midas' burial mound.

This site from WebExhibits.org briefly explores the life of Alfonso d'Este, and the role Bellini's painting, the "Feast of the Gods," played in his palace.

An image of "The Village Feast", created by David the Younger Teniers in 1646 (Oil on canvas, 98 x 130 cm).

An image of "Feasting Peasants in a Tavern", created by Adriaen Jansz Van Ostade in 1673 (Oil on canvas, 21,9 x 25,7 cm).

An image of "Feast of Belshazzar", created by Andrea Celesti in 1705 (Oil on canvas, 157 x 203 cm).

An image of "The Wedding Feast at Cana", created by Julius Schnorr Von Carolsfeld in 1819 (Oil on canvas, 140 x 210 cm).

An image of "Feast of Corpus Christi Procession, Piazza di San Marco", created by Antonio Diziani from 1758-63 (Oil on canvas, 119 x 187 cm).

An image of "Village Feast (Annual Fair)", created by Hans Bolz (Oil on panel, 55,5 x 77,6 cm).

Explains the definition, the Feast, and much of what is related to Easter as we know it. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.

Gives the theological significance, history and liturgical practices of this major Christian feast. Includes links to related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed...

An image of "Scenes from the Life of St John the Baptist: 3. Feast of Herod", created by Giotto Di Bondone in 1320 (Fresco, 280 x 450 cm).

An image of "Feast of Herod", created by Spinello Aretino in 1385 (Tempera on panel, 35 x 34,3 cm).

An image of "The Marriage Feast at Cana", created by Juan De Flandes in 1500 (Oil on wood, 20 x 15 cm).

An image of "Feast of the Rose Garlands", created by Albrecht Durer in 1506 (Oil on poplar panel, 162 x 194,5 cm).

An image of "The Feast of the Gods", created by Giovanni Bellini in 1514 (Oil on canvas, 170 x 188 cm).

An image of "The Feast of Herod", created by Lucas the Elder Cranach in 1533 (Oil and tempera on limewood, 80 x 113 cm).

An image of "Feast in the House of Levi", created by Paolo Veronese in 1573 (Oil on canvas, 555 x 1280 cm).

An image of "Feast of the Gods", created by Hans I Rottenhammer in 1600 (Oil on copper, 34 x 45 cm).

An image of "The Feast of Herod", created by Peter Paul Rubens in 1633 (Oil on canvas, 208 x 264 cm).

An image of "Village Feast", created by Adriaen Jansz Van Ostade in 1638 (Oil on panel, 27 x 30 cm).

An image of "Cleopatra's Feast", created by Jacob Jordaens in 1653 (Oil on canvas, 156 x 149 cm).