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Celebrating Chinese New Year: Traditions and Legends
This video explores the rich traditions of Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, a significant celebration in Chinese culture. It explains the holiday's roots in the Chinese lunar calendar and the various customs like...
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How the Evergreen Tree Became a Symbol of Christmas
Victorian Christmas part 1 During the Victorian era, Christmas evolved to become a family-oriented holiday and the tradition of the Christmas tree began! Learn how an image of Queen Victoria popularized the evergreen tree as a symbol of...
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Presidents Day | All About the Holidays
A brief video equipped with eye-catching graphics and sound effects explains the ins and outs of the national holiday, Presidents Day.
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Native American Heritage Month | All About the Holidays
Watch a quick video to discover why November is Native American Heritage Month. Engaging graphics and eye-catching sound effects detail facts from the origins of the holiday to how we celebrate during the month presently.
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Veterans Day | All About the Holidays
A quick video details the history of Veterans Day. Viewers discover how the holiday came to be, dating back to 1918 when it was known as Armistice Day, and how it has evolved to the holiday we celebrate currently. A question challenges...
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Halloween | All About the Holidays
Trick or treat! Discover the history of Halloween with a brief, engaging video. Dating back to ancient Europe, viewers listen as a narrator details the holiday's origins and how current celebrations came to be. Themed word search and...
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Eid Al-Adha | All About the Holidays
Discover the holiday Eid Al-Adha, also known as the Muslim Feast of Sacrifice. An informative video offers facts about the four-day celebration including the story behind it and how families celebrate the holiday currently.
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International Youth Day | All About the Holidays
They may be small, but they are mighty—celebrate today's youth on International Youth Day! Learn all about the special holiday with a brief, informative video that details the origin of the holiday and how it is celebrated around the...
Scholastic
Plimoth Plantation Virtual Field Trips
Take a virtual field trip to Plimoth Plantation with four video tours and a slideshow. Videos take viewers aboard the Mayflower, inside a pilgrim village, to a Wampanoag homesite, and the Plimoth Plantation. Slideshow pictures are...
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Summer Vacation | All About the Holidays
Before saying your final goodbyes, share a brief video all about summertime! The video details the origins of the school, how summer break came to be and highlights the many ways how scholars spend their free time.
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Eid al Fitr | All About the Holidays
A video details the three-day Islamic holiday following Ramadan, Eid al Fitr—also known as the Festival of Breaking the Fast. An engaging narrator explains what the holiday is, why, and how it is celebrated around the world.
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Flag Day | All About the Holidays
Before celebrating Flag Day, find out how the national holiday came to be. A video sheds light on the involvements of Betsy Ross, Woodrow Wilson, the history of the flag, and examples of how we celebrate the holiday.
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Father's Day | All About the Holidays
An engaging video informs viewers about Father's Day. A brief history of the holiday is followed by a showcase of today's celebration traditions.
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Graduation Day | All About the Holidays
Graduation, promotion, or move-up day—no matter its name, recipients deserve a celebration. Discover the history of the momentous feat with a brief video that highlights the traditional cap and gown, diploma, and infamous song, Pomp and...
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Memorial Day | All About the Holidays
Discover the history of Memorial Day. An engaging video describes how the holiday came to be, what its original name was, and how we commemorate the national holiday currently.
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Cinco de Mayo | All About the Holidays
Learn how the Battle of Puebla—where Mexico claimed victory over the French—became the day of celebration we know as Cinco de Mayo. Watch as a brief video details the holiday's history and the way it is celebrated.
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month | All About the Holidays
An engaging video details the history behind Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Viewers discover how the holiday came to be and sheds light on diverse cultural traditions.
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Teacher Appreciation Week | All About the Holidays
A video details how one teacher's efforts turned the spotlight onto the hard work educators put forth day-in and day-out. Included is a brief history of teachers in the first schools, today's practices, and how the holiday is celebrated.
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Mother's Day | All About the Holidays
An informative video shares the history of the national holiday, Mother's Day. Follow along to find out how one mother came up with the idea during the Civil War and her daughter finalized the details to make their efforts come to...
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Vesak | All About the Holidays
A video details the history of the world holiday, Vesak—also known as Buddha Purnima or Buddha Day. Follow one prince's journey in 562 BCE in Nepal to how he achieved nirvana and became Buddha.
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Women's History Month | All About the Holidays
A quick and engaging video features the origins of Women's History Month. Details start with its humble beginnings in Sonoma, California to its nationwide growth by way of the National Women's History Project.
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Holi | All About the Holidays
A quick video equipped with engaging graphics and fun sound effects details the Hindu holiday, Holi—the festival of colors or love.
Scholastic
The Man Who Changed America
An informative video shares a quick history of Martin Luther King, Jr. The engaging narrator covers topics such as where and when MLK Jr. was born, what charged his passion, and good deeds he performed.
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Chinese New Year | All About the Holidays
The Chinese New Year is a celebratory time for Chinese citizens and Chinese-Americans alike! A short video showcases the origin of the Chinese New Year holiday and how it is celebrated currently.