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Mex Connect

Mexconnect: Mexico's Fiesta & Holiday Calendar: Year 2000

For Students 9th - 10th
A month by month calendar of holidays and fiestas in Mexico, in both English and Spanish.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Christmas Day, December 25

For Students 3rd - 8th
Christmas traditions are unique to each family. But we share a common origin of this special holiday. Learn about the fundamentals of this celebration at this Library of Congress site.
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Other

Torah Tots: Holidays Rosh Hashana

For Students 9th - 10th
Focuses on the holiday as the Jewish New Year. Discusses the Ten Days of Repentance, treatment of work on the holiday, the shofar, and customs.
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Mex Connect

Mexconnect: The Day of the Dead

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes Mexico's "Day of the Dead" holiday.
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Other

Kiddy House: All About Christmas Kids and Teachers

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Check out this awesome secular Christmas resource. This site offers songs, customs, themes and more.
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ABCya

Ab Cya: Make a Christmas Tree

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A fun way to celebrate the holiday. Click and drag the ornaments, decorations and gifts to decorate a Christmas tree. You can add a custom message and your name before you SAVE or PRINT.
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A&E Television

History.com: Rosh Hashanah

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the complete story of Rosh Hashanah including history, customs, and recipes. Also learn about Yom Kippur which is celebrated ten days after Rosh Hashanuh and together make up the Jewish New Year.
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Scholastic

Scholastic Instructor: The Chinese New Year

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
How do people celebrate the Chinese New Year? Come and discover more about this fascinating holiday when you visit this comprehensive resource. This site features historical information, activities, fun facts, and more.
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A&E Television

History.com: The History of Halloween

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the origins and history of Halloween as well as traditions and superstitions of this holiday. Links to video clips are included.
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A&E Television

History.com: Saturnalia

For Students 9th - 10th
Saturnalia, held in mid-December, is an ancient Roman pagan festival honoring the agricultural god Saturn. Saturnalia celebrations are the source of many of the traditions we now associate with Christmas.
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Curated OER

China Internet Information Center: Dragon Boat Festival

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about the Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday. The article discusses the legends behind the festival and the customs associated with it.
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Curated OER

Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive report on the food of Chile. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
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Curated OER

Corn Husks Wrap Humitas Grated Corn Paste With Onions, Herbs, Salt, Pepper

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive report on the food of Chile. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
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Curated OER

Barros Jarpa (Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich), Served With Fruit

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive report on the food of Chile. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
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Curated OER

Arroz Con Leche (Rice Pudding) May Be Served Warm or Chilled

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive report on the food of Chile. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
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Curated OER

Empanadas

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive report on the food of Argentina. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
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Curated OER

Fruit Salad

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive report on the food of Argentina. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
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Curated OER

Argentine Fruit and Vegetable Vendor and Her Daughter at a Market

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive report on the food of Argentina. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
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Curated OER

Dulce De Leche (Milk Jam)

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive report on the food of Argentina. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
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Curated OER

Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive report on the food of Peru. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
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Curated OER

Market Near Lake Titicaca, Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive report on the food of Peru. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
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Curated OER

Flan, a Sweet Dessert Garnished Here With a Slice of Star Fruit

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive report on the food of Peru. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
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Curated OER

Indonesia

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive report on the food of Indonesia. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
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Curated OER

Coconut Milk Is an Essential Cooking Ingredient in Indonesian Cuisine

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive report on the food of Indonesia. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!

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