TeacherLINK at Utah State University offers a wealth of topics and project information on celebrations held throughout the world. Click on "Topics and Authors," to access a long list of available lesson plans on a variety of...

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...

Learn about the Hindu holiday of Holi that is celebrated in India. Includes video.

Dozens of streaming videos to view based on African art and culture. View examples of how masks are used in festivals and ceremonies, how pottery is formed and fired, art that is created for everyday living, weaving on a loom, funeral...

Explore the autumn scene while learning math, literacy, and science at the same time! These fall-themed resources highlight ways to make traditional fall activities -- like visiting the apple orchard, going on nature hikes, and...

This site, which is provided for by Chinavista gives great information on the Chongyang Festival. The Chongyang Festival has been an important festival since ancient times. The story of Chongyang and how the customs were created are...

Explore the autumn scene while learning math, literacy, and science at the same time! These fall-themed resources highlight ways to make traditional fall activities - like visiting the apple orchard, going on nature hikes, and collecting...

Turn your classroom into a winter wonderland with these festive activities, videos, and interactive games for grades PreK-12. Explore different winter holidays, investigate snowflakes using math and science, create winter-themed crafts,...

Visit the Spanish city of Rodrigo at this official city site and learn about its features and festivals popular throughout Spain. A brief history, in Spanish, and photographs document the Spanish holidays celebrated in Ciudad Rodrigo....

Ornate edible architecture and sculptures were often created for celebrations in the cities and courts of early modern Europe. The Edible Monument is an exhibition of the ephemeral art created for these festivals.

Even in the midst of the horror of the Holocaust, the Jewish people kept their religious traditions. "Walk" through this online exhibit and view how they celebrated Hanukkah before, during, and after the Holocaust.

HanuKat offers a variety of playful, interactive ways for Jewish and non-Jewish students to celebrate Hanukkah and Passover. Content ranges from holiday stories, creative holiday activities, eCards, holiday recipes, and more.

An article about the Mid-Autumn Festival, an annual Chinese harvest festival. The article describes how the Chinese celebrate the festival and retells the folktale, "Chang E Flees to the Moon," that points to the festival's origin.

Help your middle schoolers understand cultures unique to different countries. This lesson plan shows how festivals and celebrations are important to all people no matter what nationality.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Lotus Lantern Festival celebrating Buddha's birthday. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

This lesson plan combines the study of cultural and religious festivals which center on light, with a science study of candle flames. The holidays which are covered are Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Le Re'veillon, Los Posados, and St. Lucia Day....

A series of articles on the Jewish holiday of Purim. Click on the left side navigation bar to read about the "story of Purim", the "Tzedakeh" and the "Hamantashen."

Use this activity to promote a multicultural discussion about the many different harvest celebrations around the world. Festivals in Ghana, China, Korea, Vietnam, and India are included!

Join India's Festival of Lights, known as Diwali! Find out When it is celebrated? How it originated? What exactly is done by the people? Colorful photos accompany the article.

Voyageurs are remembered each year in Manitoba's Festival du Voyageur. It is a special recognition and reinforcement of the province's deep Franco-Manitoban history and roots. This winter celebration is proof that the voyageurs' courage...

India celebrates its biggest holiday of the year during October or November. Find out what the fuss is all about and how this special holiday lights up the nights.

Second graders develop and express claims through discussions and writing that explain why Louisiana cultural events are significant.

Comprehensive information about the Choctaw. Covers their history before and after the Europeans arrived, their forced removal from their lands, their establishment of a sovereign nation, their language, culture, traditions, economy, etc.

Learn about the celebration of the Chinese New Year. Information is provided on Chinese New Year foods, decorations, taboos, and superstitions.