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Jewish Museum
Jewish Museum: Jewish Holidays [Pdf]
Resources created for elementary and middle-school teachers, but adaptable for high school teachers, connecting works of art in the Jewish Museum to Jewish holidays. Each work of art has links for information about the art, information...
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Laura's Holidays
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of Laura's Holidays by Henrietta Robins Mack Eliot, a fiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Summer Holidays
A scanned copy of the 1851 publication of The Summer Holidays, a fiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Winter Holidays
A scanned copy of the 1850 publication of The Winter Holidays by Amerel, a fiction book for children.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Keeping the Faith: Judaica From the Aron Museum
The Aron Museum is a museum of Jewish ceremonial objects. The collection is on display here along with descriptions of Jewish holidays and traditions and how the objects are used.
Other
Australian Traditions
A look at some Australian traditions, including Australia Day, St. Patrick's Day, Christmas, ANZAC Day, the Melbourne Cup, and how some of these traditions are different in Australia than in other nations.
Other
Country Facts: Japan
A text based article presenting the basic facts and figures relating to the country of Japan. Included are geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and national issues.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Celebrate Holi the Original Color Run
Learn about the Hindu holiday of Holi that is celebrated in India. Includes video.
Australian War Memorial
Australian War Memorial: The Anzac Day Tradition
A summary of the ANZAC (Australia New Zealand Army Corps) Day traditions, and why it is such a special day in Australia.
Math Drills
Math Drills: Valentine's Day Math Worksheets
Download these free worksheets to sharpen your math skills. These Valentine's Day-themed math worksheets focus on topics such as patterning, multiplying and dividing, counting, and statistics.
Math Drills
Math Drills: Halloween Math Worksheets
Download these free worksheets to sharpen your math skills. These Halloween math worksheets focus on topics such as multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, number patterns, counting, ordering, probability, and measurement.
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Brazil
This resource covers many topics about the South American country of Brazil. Subjects included are geography, architecture, languages, food, economy, sports, environment, population, religion, history, arts, and holidays. There is also a...
Other
Christmas Customs
Brief outlines of customs and food traditionally found at Christmas in the U.S., U.K., the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Austria, Denmark and France, as well as others. Common legends, games, and history of the holidays give ample...
A&E Television
History.com: How Trick or Treating Became a Halloween Tradition
Why do children dress in costume and knock on strangers' doors to ask for treats on Halloween? Trick-or-treating setting off on Halloween night in costume and ringing doorbells to demand treats has been a tradition in the United States...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Why Is This Passover Different From Past Passovers?
Article reports on the meaning of Passover when the world is experiencing high numbers of refugees in many countries.
Other
Easter in England
Read about how Easter, Lent, Shrove Tuesday, Holy Week, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday are observed in England.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Charles Reznikoff
Poets.org provides a brief biographical overview of Charles Reznikoff including information on his life and links to selected poems. A column of links to additional reading information on Reznikoff is also provided.
Other
Conges Payes
This site offers information about paid vacation days in France. Details are provided regarding the length of paid vacations, what happens if they fall over a weekend, and who decides when they will take place.
US National Archives
Nara: Congress Establishes Thanksgiving
From the National Archives, an essay on the establishment of the American holiday of Thanksgiving as a legal holiday starting with the original proclamation in 1789 celebrating it on different days or months up to the 1941 resolution...
Other
Sprachcaffe: Traditions in France
A listing of common customs and traditions practiced by the people of France. Included are a brief look at Noel Christmas, Paques or Easter, Bastille Day, Flying Bells, and more.
ABCya
Ab Cya: Valentine's Day Crossword Puzzle
ABCya's Valentine's Day Crossword Puzzle is a fun and interactive way for kids to test their knowledge of Valentine's Day vocabulary words and facts. The crossword puzzle can be played on the computer or by printing on paper. The...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Jewish Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Jewish Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Holi
Information and an accompanying video [0:33] on the Hindu festival Holi.