ClassFlow
Class Flow: Christmas Around the World
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart discusses the various Christmas traditions in different countries. Students use the magic wand to discover what is hidden in the packages and what country the items represent.
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The Mercury Theatre on the Air
Listen to many of the original Mercury Theatre of the Air broadcasts, with Orsen Welles, John Houseman, Agnes Moorehead and others. Also on the site you can find broadcasts of many of the programs from Campbell Playhouse, which is what...
Utah State University
Teacher Link: Celebrations: A Resource Guide for Teachers
TeacherLINK at Utah State University offers a wealth of topics and project information on celebrations held throughout the world. Click on "Topics and Authors," to access a long list of available lesson plans on a variety of...
A&E Television
History.com: Saturnalia
Saturnalia, held in mid-December, is an ancient Roman pagan festival honoring the agricultural god Saturn. Saturnalia celebrations are the source of many of the traditions we now associate with Christmas.
A&E Television
History.com: Why Wwii Soldiers Mutinied After v J Day
The Allies had won the war, but thousands of U.S. troops were fed up. During the five months, from V-J Day into January 1946, thousands took to the streets at bases around the world, protesting the delays. According to historian, R....
A&E Television
History.com: 5 Things You May Not Know About Kwanzaa
As millions of people around the world prepare to celebrate Kwanzaa, explore five things you may not know about this pan-African holiday.
Read Works
Read Works: What's Cooking
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about how different holidays are celebrated with different types of food. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.
Read Works
Read Works: Nights of Light
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about seven different holidays that are celebrated with lights. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Curated OER
Scottish Christmas Traditions
Authors wanted to offer a unique site that provides information on all Christmas traditions like baking, crafts, decorations, food, gifts, parties, and the history of Christmas. You can also find information on Christmas in other...
Curated OER
A Child Is Born: The Nativity
Authors wanted to offer a unique site that provides information on all Christmas traditions like baking, crafts, decorations, food, gifts, parties, and the history of Christmas. You can also find information on Christmas in other...