- World Book Encyclopedia: Holidays Around the World
Learn about the history of winter holiday season worldwide, from Christmas and Hanukkah to Our Lady of Guadalupe Day in Mexico and Guy Fawkes Day in the U.K. From World Book Encyclopedia.
www2.worldbook.com/features/holidays/html/holidays.htm
- Constitution Day
Find facts and lesson plans about Constitution Day, the American holiday commemorating the signing of the United States Constitution. Observed on September 17th.
www.archives.gov/education/lessons/constitution-day
- World Population Day@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Population/World_Population_Day
- 123IndependenceDay
Learn about Indian Independence Day, celebrating India's liberation from Britain on August 15th, 1947. Features historical events and celebrations in several countries including India and USA.
www.123independenceday.com
- RJL Software: Entertainment Software
Downloadable shareware programs good for playing pranks on unsuspecting computer users, including April Fools' Day tricks.
www.rjlsoftware.com/software/entertainment
- Saint Joseph's Day - La Festa di San Guiseppe
Describes the customs, recipes, and traditions of La Festa di San Guiseppe, the holiday dedicated to St. Joseph, celebrated by Italians and Italian-Americans on March 19th. Includes information about St. Joseph's Day events in New York City.
members.aol.com/nonstopny/italiano/stjoseph.htm
- Festivals, People, and Cultures
Provides information and photos of Chinese New Year's Day and Japanese holiday festivals. Also covers carnivals and New Year's Day celebrations from around the world.
www.hgpho.to/home-E.html
- Festive Fever
Calender of festivals featuring the customs, traditions, legends, and significance of different holidays by month. Also includes graphics, eCards, chat rooms, and community forums.
www.festivefever.com
- Medieval Holidays
Lists holiday that were celebrated during medieval times on the Julian Calendar, with dates and a brief description of each holiday.
www.medieval.net/medievalholidays.htm
- Holidays - The Spark of Yahoo! Blog
Collection of holiday articles from The Spark, the Yahoo! Directory blog written by its Search Editors. Find awesome sites and generous blog posts on Random Acts of Kindness Week, Black History Month, Halloween, and Hanukkah.
dir.yahoo.com/thespark/category/Holidays
- Inti Raymi '98
Facts about Inti Raymi, the most important holiday of the ancient Inca empire, celebrated June 24. With photos and history of the solstice festival, which marked the beginning of the Incan New Year.
www.infoperu.com/en/view.php?lang=en&p;=101
- International Mother Language Day (1)
Read about the history and philosophy behind International Mother Language Day, proclaimed by UNESCO's General Conference to be observed every year on February 21.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Holidays_and_Observances/International_Mother_Language_Day
- John Muir Day
Learn about John Muir Day, the U.S. holiday celebrated yearly on April 21st to honor naturalist and explorer John Muir. Includes links to lesson plans, news articles, and biographical facts about Muir.
www.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/john_muir_day
- History of Holidays
Directory of online resources about the history of holidays around the world, including Valentine's Day, Halloween, Christmas, and Thanksgiving.
www.essortment.com/in/Holidays.History/index.htm
- Holidays at Twilight Bridge
Find images and ideas to help you celebrate holidays from around the world, including New Year's Christmas, Hanukkah, Purim, and Ramadan. Features recipes, jokes, poems, quotes, songs, crafts, and greetings.
www.twilightbridge.com/hobbies/festivals/general
- FamilyFun Holidays
Online guide to holiday crafts, recipes, parties, and games throughout the year.
familyfun.go.com/parties/holiday/specialfeature/celebrate_holidays
- Holidays Central
Holidays Central features holiday recipe ideas, party tips, travel ideas, shopping tips, traditions, and and other holiday resources.
holidayscentral.com
- National Public Science Day 1999: Our Changing Earth
1-day celebration dedicated to learning about the changing planet. During the '98-'99 school year, teams across the U.S. investigated earth science topics in their communities, and showcased the results on January 21, 1999.
sln.fi.edu/psd99/index.html
- Holiday Zone: Fall
Activities and ideas for Fall holidays. Includes Autumn arts and crafts, coloring pages, games, language activities, poetry, and songs.
www.theholidayzone.com/autumn
- Holiday Zone: Winter Celebrations
Crafts and activities for Winter holidays. Find Christmas and holiday art projects, games, poetry, and songs for frosty celebrations.
www.theholidayzone.com/winter
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