Smithsonian Institution
Tween Tribune: China's Lantern Makers Are Gearing Up for the New Year
Part of the annual celebration of the Chinese New Year is the lantern festival. Tween Tribune tells the story of these traditional symbols of the culture.
Crayola
Crayola: Kwanzaa Symbol Strips (Lesson Plan)
Use this activity from Crayola as part of your Kwanzaa celebration. The lesson plan incorporates social studies and visual arts as students learn to create the traditional Adinkra weaving patterns used on Kente cloth. Combine several...
A&E Television
History.com: Who Was St. Patrick?
A profile of the life of St. Patrick considers the many legends surrounding him. With related information and video clip about the day (March 17) celebrated in his honor, St. Patrick's Day traditions, and the symbols associated with him.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Art on an Egg
CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...
ABCya
Ab Cya: Dreidel Dreidel Dreidel
Happy Hanukkah! Celebrate this season of lights with the traditional Jewish game of Dreidel. Groups of up to four friends can play together, or single players can compete against the computer. In order to win, be the last player to have...
A&E Television
History.com: What's the Real History of Black Friday?
The retail bonanza known as Black Friday is now an integral part of many Thanksgiving celebrations, but this holiday tradition has darker roots than you might imagine. This article discusses several myths as to the term Black Friday....
A&E Television
History.com: 7 Latin American Holiday Traditions
Holidays in Latin America celebrate faith, family and community in a festive, sometimes whimsical, style. Traditions range from waking people up with Christmas songs in the middle of the night to sculpting massive radishes to burning...
Other
The Good News: Would Jesus Keep Easter?
An article discussing the true meaning of Easter and the commercialized version of Easter. Article is from a Christian magazine.
Library of Congress
Loc: Learning Page: Primary Source Set: Thanksgiving
A set of primary documents that reflect the Mayflower, Plymouth, Puritans, the first Thanksgiving, and legislation for the holiday.
A&E Television
History.com: Dreaming of a White (House) Christmas: 17 Photos
Christmas at the first residence has evolved from an understated, intimate affair in 1800 to an all-out media event.
Other
Lil' Fingers: Purim Sweets
Young readers and beginning English language learners will enjoy this short animated story about Hamantashen, a favorite sweet baked for Purim.
Other
Torah Tots: Chanukah
What do you know about the history of Chanukah? Use this informative site to learn more about this Jewish holiday.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 2: Festivals
Second graders develop and express claims through discussions and writing that explain why Louisiana cultural events are significant.
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tar Heel Reader: Having a Wonderful Chinese New Year
Peruse the pages of this e-book to see the traditions of celebrating Chinese New Year.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Devotion to the Passion of Jesus Christ
Explains the traditional Catholic devotion to the Passion of Jesus Christ, which is celebrated in solemnity on Good Friday. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Pentacost
A detailed description of Pentecost according to the Roman Catholic Church. Includes information on the celebration of Pentecost, its meaning, and traditions that are associated with Pentecost. Please note that ?The Catholic...
Curated OER
Santa's Net: Christmas in Germany
A description of Christmas traditions celebrated in Germany.
Curated OER
Santa's Net: Christmas in Germany
A description of Christmas traditions celebrated in Germany.
Curated OER
Santa's Net: Christmas in Germany
A description of Christmas traditions celebrated in Germany.
Curated OER
Santa's Net: Christmas in Germany
A description of Christmas traditions celebrated in Germany.
Curated OER
Santa's Net: Christmas in Germany
A description of Christmas traditions celebrated in Germany.
Curated OER
Unesco: Russian Federation: Church of the Ascension, Kolomenskoye
The Church of the Ascension was built in 1532 on the imperial estate of Kolomenskoye, near Moscow, to celebrate the birth of the prince who was to become Tsar Ivan IV ('the Terrible'). One of the earliest examples of a traditional wooden...
Curated OER
German Canadian History & Culture/german canadian.ca
Canadians of German background have contributed a lot to Canadian society. This website tracks the historical importance of German people's contributions, but also shares with all Canadians the current cultural traditions that...
Curated OER
German Canadian History & Culture/german canadian.ca
Canadians of German background have contributed a lot to Canadian society. This website tracks the historical importance of German people's contributions, but also shares with all Canadians the current cultural traditions that...