Other
Hinduwebsite: Belief in Soul
A description of the Hindu conception of the soul, which is known as Atman.
Other
Le Diner De Noel
The Christmas Feast in Canada is rooted in traditions. This resource offers more information about this dinner, as well as interesting links to desserts, meats and drinks that are traditionally served at this time of year.
Teacher Planet
Teacher Planet: Mexico Resource Page
Your complete resource for everything to do with Mexico. Here you can find lesson plans and units, activities, worksheets, clipart, pictures, and other internet resources.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: A History of Thanksgiving
This self-paced lesson provides historical context for Thanksgiving and presents students with writing-based activities.
Mayaco
Mayaco: Holiday Traditions
Good, thorough description of Christmas in a number of countries, including Spain and Mexico. Even includes a few holiday recipes.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Celebrate Cultures
[Free Registration/Login Required] This interactive flipchart explores various cultures, traditions, and symbols. The flipchart contains assessment tools.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: German Christmas Traditions
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides an overview of the Christmas tree tradition in Germany for fun explorations using the Activboard.
Other
The Three Kings
In Spanish. Use this site to learn the history behind the Three Kings during Spanish Christmas. In this country, Santa Claus isn't the main attraction on Christmas.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: Konnichiwa, Welcome to My World
This WebQuest from SCORE asks the young student to help a new student from Japan feel welcome at school before (s)he even arrives, by creating a book about the two cultures.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Holidays and Celebrations Thanksgiving
Children will learn about the similarities and differences between holidays they celebrate and other students in our building celebrate. They will compare and contrast cultures, traditions, foods, clothing, music, etc. of Thanksgiving...