US National Archives
Nara: Congress Establishes Thanksgiving
From the National Archives, an essay on the establishment of the American holiday of Thanksgiving as a legal holiday starting with the original proclamation in 1789 celebrating it on different days or months up to the 1941 resolution...
Youngzine
Youngzine: Asia to Welcome Year of the Rooster
Find out about the Chinese calendar, or the Lunar Calendar, and the celebrations that accompany this tradition.
Other
Don Quijote: Spanish Weddings
Find out information about the weddings in Spain including the traditional Spanish weddings, wedding customs, food & gifts.
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.
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.
Other
Iransaga: Festival of Yalda, Winter Solstice
Read about the celebration of the winter solstice in Iran. This article tells the history behind the celebration and the traditions that are practiced.
Other
Christmas Around the World: Christmas in China
A brief description of Chinese Christmas celebrations, as well as the celebration of the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival.
Mayaco
Mayaco: Holiday Traditions: Italy
Celebrating Christmas in Italy! Here's the lowdown on how Italians celebrate Christmas from decorations to special food.
Other
Christmas in Russia
Russia's Christmas is celebrated on January 7th as part of the Festival of Winter. Gifts are given by Babushka and Grandfather Christmas.
Other
Santa's Net: Christmas in Germany
A description of Christmas traditions celebrated in Germany.
Mex Connect
Mexconnect: Pascua: Easter Holy Week in Mexico
Explanations and illustrations that convey how Easter is celebrated in Mexico.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: The Easter Cycle
A description of Easter and its importance in the liturgical celebrations of the Catholic Church. A great overview of the meaning and message of Easter. Please note that The Catholic Encyclopedia is a historic reference source and should...
Other
Morgen Krueger Ltd: Interfaith Calendar
This site displays information regarding the holy days and religious festivals of religions from around the world. Links to external sites take you to calendars dedicated to specific faith traditions. Calendars formatted for printing are...
PBS
Pbs Kids: Arthur: Hanukkah
This resource presents a short story, based on characters from the popular PBS television series "Arthur," about how Francine celebrates Hanukkah with her family.
China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group
China Internet Information Center: Winter Solstice Festival
An article about how the winter solstice is celebrated in China.
A&E Television
History.com: Chinese New Year
The 15-day long Chinese New Year celebration originated from an ancient Chinese legend of the monster Nian.
Discovering Lewis & Clark
Discovering Lewis & Clark: Holidays on the Trail
This section of the larger website Discovering Lewis & Clark examines how the Corps of Discovery celebrated three special days-Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Independence Day-with a mixture of traditions.
Other
The North Pole: Christmas Around the World
A look at how world countries celebrate the different traditions of the Christmas season.
Other
Why Christmas: Christmas Cultures Around the World
A look at the different traditions and ways Christmas is celebrated around the world. Experience Christmas from Australia to Zambia, Italy to China, and many more countries.
British Library
British Library: Sacred Texts: Elements of the Abrahamic Faiths
This is a uniquely creative multimedia wheel of the the many elements of the Abrahamic Faiths. The main topics on the wheel include ceremonies, worship, chronology, faith,& living. Additional sub-topics are included making this a...
Other
Catholic Culture: Catholic Activity: Carnival or Mardi Gras
Maria Augusta Trapp explains the origin of the time of feasting and revelry between Epiphany and Ash Wednesday, the seasonal celebration of Mardi Gras, which marks the beginning of Lent. Article also touches on the related tradition of...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: All About the Holidays
We celebrate many holidays but have you ever wondered how the tradition began? Find out through a collection of short, fun and informative videos about Christmas, Columbus Day, Halloween, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, President's Day, Ramadan,...