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Weddings in England
Do you want to know the symbolism behind the bride's dress and veil? How about the Bridal Bouquet? Read about these and other English wedding traditions and customs here.
Incredible Art Department
The Incredible Art Department: Holi, the Festival of Colors
Discusses the meaning and history of the Hindu Festival of Colors called Holi and its traditions and customs. Presents recipes for making colors and links to Holi arts and crafts lessons and resources. Also includes videos of Holi...
Mayaco
Mayaco: Holiday Traditions: Mexico: Feliz Navidad
The story of a Christmas tradition in Mexico, "Feliz Navidad". Recipes are also provided for some traditional Mexican holiday treats.
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Project Britain: British Life and Culture
Thanks to teachers and students at Woodlands Junior School for this excellent website that clues us in on everything British. This is an excellent source of information for customs and traditions, daily life, etiquette, government, food...
Incredible Art Department
The Incredible Art Department: Easter
Explains the history of Easter, its significance in religion, and its traditions and customs, and presents links to Easter arts and crafts lessons and resources.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of African American History: Playful Performers
A past exhibition that offers a fascinating look at the African tradition of mask-making and masquerades. Includes colorful photos and information, to spark children's creativity.
University of Texas at Austin
Francais Interactif Fetes: Holidays
Wonderful interactive video clips, interviews and vocabulary all relating to French holidays and traditions. Site has excellent cultural information, high quality videos and top-notch auditory practice.
BBC
Bbc: Islam
This elaborate site details the history of Islam, and includes a beginner's guide to the religion, a prayer calculator, views of mosques, and an explanation of pilgrimages to Mecca. Further information on Islamic customs, worship, books,...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: The Hall of Arctic People
This is the online version of the Smithsonian Institute's exhibit devoted to the people of the Siberian and North American Arctic. The mannequins around the walls represent the peoples of the Crossroads region, dressed in traditional...
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Jewish News Weekly: Evil Eye and Other Superstitions
This resource provides information about Jewish traditions and customs.
Incredible Art Department
The Incredible Art Department: Christmas
Explains the history of Christmas, its significance in religion, and its traditions and customs. Presents lesson suggestions from teachers and links to Christmas arts and crafts lessons and resources.
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Complete Guide to Canada: Canadian Traditions
A look at the stages of life Canadians go through, from birth to death, and the celebrations that happen along the way.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Celebrate Cultures
[Free Registration/Login Required] This interactive flipchart explores various cultures, traditions, and symbols. The flipchart contains assessment tools.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Bridging World History: Food, Demographics, and Culture
This unit probes into the role food plays in society in terms of culture, economy and global awareness since the primary globalization in the 1500s through videos, various readings, and activities.
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Victoria Falls Guide: African Culture
An informational site by two people who grew up in Zimbabwe. Covers facts, art, customs, culture, history, myths, traditions, and religions of Zimbabwe and Africa. Also has a news sections with links to articles on Zimbabwe.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Chileans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Chileans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Argentines
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Argentines. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Peruvians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Peruvians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Ashaninka
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Ashaninka people who live mainly in Peru. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Quechua
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Quechua people who live in the central Andes region of South America. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Ecuadorans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Ecuadorans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Jivaro
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Jivaro who live on the eastern slopes of the Andes, mainly in Ecuador. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Bolivians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Bolivians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Bangladeshis
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Bangladeshis. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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