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Japanese National Tourism Office: Japan in Depth: Holidays, Occasions, Events
A list of the main holidays and festivals held throughout Japan each year, along with illustrations of decorations, foods, and tokens used in the celebrations of these events.
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Language Crossing: Culture of Bolivia
Brief overview of the culture of Bolivia including facts about ethnic groups, languages, dance, and holidays.
Live Science
Live Science: Mexican Culture: Customs & Traditions
Looks at the makeup of Mexico's ethnic tapestry, its languages, religions, the values of its peoples, Mexican food, arts, clothing, and celebrations. [Published Feb. 10, 2015]
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Children's Books About Jewish Religion and Culture
An excellent reference list of books about Jewish faith and culture. Includes an annotated bibliography and lists of books concerning issues such as Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Hanukkah, Passover, the Jewish holidays, and the Holocaust.
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Odyssey: Teacher Zone: Middle East: Israel/palestinian Territories Stay
This teaching unit is based upon a "teacher trek" to the area in 2000 and focuses on essential questions on the nature of conflict. Activities are offered to help students explore the religion, holidays and culture of this region....
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Mexico
In this instructional activity, students explore Mexico by navigating the Internet and reading a variety of literature. Traditions, holidays, clothing, etc., of Mexico will be compared to American culture. A newsletter creates a way for...
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Black History From a to Z
Students will enjoy exploring this colorful site during Black History Month, or any other month! Follow the timeline of famous African American women and inventors, or just click on a letter of the alphabet to find brief pieces of...
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Earth Calendar of Holidays
This extensive website allows you to search through holidays around the world. Use this site to learn more about holidays around the world and from different cultures.
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Caslt: French as a Second Language: Classroom Resource Links
Resources for French foreign-language teachers including a catalogue of links to resources on grammar, vocabulary, culture, idiomatic expressions, culture, reading, holidays, Francophone cultures, dictionaries, listening exercises and...
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Embassy of the Russian Federation
The official site of the Embassy of the Russian Federation. Find lots of information, including: the president, government, state symbols, economy, culture, geography, cuisine, religion, holidays, and more.
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Icelandic Festival of Manitoba: Islendingadagurinn
Held in the lakeside town of Gimli, Manitoba, the festival allows the Icelandic community to gather and celebrate its history, culture and heritage. Though a commercial site, those learning about Manitoba will appreciate this cultural...
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Traditions of Mexico: El Dia De Los Muertos
The story of "El Dia de los Muertos" (The Day of the Dead) in Mexico, with emphasis on the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs, the blending of Spanish and native Mexican cultures, and even American influence upon this Mexican tradition.
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Traditions of Mexico
This homepage provides many links pertaining to the history, traditions, and culture of Mexico.
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Native American Heritage Month (November)
Learn about the special events that take place during this celebration of Native American culture.
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Barbados Government Information Service
This is the official communications service of the Barbados Government. Besides providing public information to the news media and the people of Barbados, there is also discussion on its government structure, society, history, geography,...
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Barbados Government Information Service
This is the official communications service of the Barbados Government. Besides providing public information to the news media and the people of Barbados, there is also discussion on its government structure, society, history, geography,...
Project Britain
Project Britain: Calendar of British Holidays in the Uk
Holidays help us celebrate who we are and who we were! Many of these celebrations are centuries old. Click on each month for an explanation of each holiday and the days it falls on for a specific year.
Read Works
Read Works: Holidays!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about seven different holidays. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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...
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Scotland.com
Basic facts and travel information about Scotland. Information is available about business, community, travel, culture, news, sports, and shopping.
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Japan Related Information
An extensive list of Japanese festivals, holidays, customs, and food recipes. Read brief explanations of these topics written by an English-translation service based in Osaka, Japan.
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Jewish learning.com: Knish Dough and Filling
This resource provides a recipe for Knish Dough and Filling. Also provides links and resources for more information on the Jewish culture.
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German Embassy: German Holidays
Learn about how Germans celebrate holidays and cultural traditions.
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...
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