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Mex Connect

Mexconnect: Pascua Easter Holy Week in Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Easy-to-read, complete explanation of Easter and the Holy Week in Mexico. Colorful pictures.
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Ciudad Rodrigo

For Students 9th - 10th
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....
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Mex Connect

Mexconnect: Pascua: Easter Holy Week in Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanations and illustrations that convey how Easter is celebrated in Mexico.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Maundy (Holy) Thursday

For Students 9th - 10th
History and significance of this day during Holy Week. The site also looks at the traditional liturgy of that day. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
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Seeker

Seeker: Week of 5 12 14: Fish Rain Down on Sri Lankan Village

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the bizarre event that had fish falling from the sky in Sri Lanka.
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Akhlah: Shabbat

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about the holiest day in the Jewish week. Features include an explanation of shabbat and coloring pages for children.
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A&E Television

History.com: The History of Easter

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses in detail the history of Easter from its origins to its symbols. This annual holiday commemorates Christ's resurrection. Links to related video clips are included.
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English Verse

English Verse: Oscar Wilde (1854 1900)

For Students 9th - 10th
A wealth of full text poems, along with a brief biography and a recommended book, makes up this site.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Palm Sunday

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed explanation of Palm Sunday according to the Catholic Church. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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Chabad Lubavitch: The Jewish Calendar

For Students 9th - 10th
A storehouse of resources about the Jewish calendar from the educational wing of the Lubavitch Hasidim movement. Choose to view information about particluar holy days. View a current calendar page (by day, week, or month) to see events...

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