Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Venezuela
This resource site from Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes in Spanish for the country of Venezuela. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size,...
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Guatemala
This resource site from Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes in Spanish is for the country of Guatemala. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size,...
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Argentina
This resource site from Bibliotica Virtual Miguel de Cervantes in Spanish for the country of Argentina. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size,...
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Honduras
This resource site from Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes in Spanish for the country of Honduras. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size,...
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Chile
This resource site from Bibliotica Virtual Miguel de Cervantes in Spanish for the country of Chile. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size, climate,...
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Biblioteca Miguel De Cervantes: Republica Dominicana
This Bibliotica Virtual Miguel de Cervantes site in Spanish for the Dominican Republic provides a wealth of information, including the national flag, a map, holidays, and statistical data on land size, climate, population, life...
PBS
Pbs: A Capital Fourth
This is a companion site to a PBS broadcast of a 4th of July concert held in Washington, DC. Features quizzes, history of the holiday, patriotic reflections, and information on the concert itself.
Other
The Purim Section
This page provides links to a variety of topics involving Purim. Includes the "mitzvot of Purim" and a description of why Jews wear masks on the holiday.
Read Works
Read Works: Hot Tips
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about fire safety during the winter holidays. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Presidents' Day
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Presidents' Day and how it was established as a national holiday. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Saints, Snakes & Pirates
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the life of St. Patrick and the holiday held in his honor. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Honoring King
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the holiday we have to honor him. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: How Valentine's Day Became a Commercial Juggernaut
Find out how the celebration of Valentine's Day has grown to be a commercial celebration today.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: The Very First Labor Day
You have a day off of school the first Monday in September to honor the workers of America. A history of our Labor Day celebration is provided by this Library of Congress timeline.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Veterans Day
We thank all the people who served our country in the military on Veterans Day. Do you know a veteran? The Library of Congress has pictures and facts to fill you in.
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.
Other
Culture en Fetes
This resource provides a list of the cultural celebrations in France such as the Fete de la musique and the Fete de l'Internet. Many of the celebrations contain links for more information.
Maine Historical Society
Maine Memory Network: Exhibit: A Day for Remembering
Using historically significant documents and images the celebration of Memorial Day is traced from the late 1800s on.
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.
Other
El Diario Informacion General De Bolivia
This site is a reference to vital statistics and other data about the country of Bolivia. General information on the history, government, environment, and tourism of Bolivia are also provided. Illiteracy rate, average number of years of...
Other
The First Christmas Card Produced in England
At this site learn about how the first Christmas card came about and how the tradition spread across the world.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Is Dia De Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead?
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death. Learn more.
Mex Connect
Dia De Muertos: The Dead Come to Life in Mexican Art
To an outsider, Mexico's celebration for their dead loved ones seems a bit morbid. Discover Mexicans distinct view of the afterlife by reading the reaction of a French-Canadian woman visiting the country. Also includes information on...
Other
Torah.org: Sefiras Ha Omer What's an Omer
Provides detailed historical background about the omer.