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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Yom Kippur

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses meaning and customs of Yom Kippur. Provides detailed information about the actual service. Also provides list of dates of the holiday.
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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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Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department: Easter

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explains the history of Easter, its significance in religion, and its traditions and customs, and presents links to Easter arts and crafts lessons and resources.
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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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Other

How We Celebrate Purim

For Students 9th - 10th
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."
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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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Other

Torah Tots: Shavout

For Students 3rd - 5th
Defines Shavuot and applies it to modern day. Also lists the Ten Commandments (in English and Hebrew). Discusses customs of the holiday.
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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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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Celebrating the Chinese New Year

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
During this lesson, students will learn about the Chinese New Year celebration, including customs, symbols and their meanings, and roles of adults and children. Following the lesson, students will compare the celebrations in United...
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Smithsonian Institution

Anacostia Community Museum: The Meaning of Kwanzaa

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough explanation of the history, symbols, customs and ceremony give meaning to the holiday of Kwanzaa.
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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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China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group

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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Other

Bonfire Night

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how "Bonfire Night," got started in the United Kingdom.
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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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