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Your Irish: Traditions and Customs in Ireland
A short description of some Irish traditions and customs in Ireland.
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Australia: Culture and the Arts
A brief description of the cultural traditions in Australia, including the visual arts, performing arts, cultural heritage, film, writers, and fashion.
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.
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.
Incredible Art Department
The Incredible Art Department: Halloween
Explains the history of Halloween and its traditions and customs, and presents links to Halloween arts and crafts lessons.
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Japanese Arts Council: Noh and Kyogen (Traditional Japanese Performing Arts)
An introduction to Noh and Kyogen plays. Details of these traditional Japanese performing arts are provided, accompanied by photos of the masks, costumes, props, and fans used. Includes video clips of some performances.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Yokuts
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Yokuts. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, and much more.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Winnebago
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Winnebago. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, and more.
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The Historical Soc. Of Penn: Ethnic Weddings in America
Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies has compiled information and photos about the wedding traditions of different groups in America.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Let's Party!
Learn about family traditions and customs of celebrations at home and around the world.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Tombs & Afterlife (Lesson on the Beliefs of Ancient Egyptians)
A video-based lesson plan that involves students in investigating the concept of the afterlife, the significance of tombs, and the burial customs and traditions of the ancient Egyptians. Ends with an assignment to design and create a...
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Life in Korea: Culture & Language
Site introduces different aspects of Korean culture, society, and customs. Basic information about food, music, and traditional Korean heritage. You can also practice Korean or English.
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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.
Library of Congress
Loc: Law Day, Cultural Issues in the Courts
In honor of Law Day, the Library of Congress hosted a program: Cultural Issues in the Courts. A panel of cross-cultural experts discussed the cases in which various individuals from other countries pleaded "cultural defense," stating...
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Easter in England
Read about how Easter, Lent, Shrove Tuesday, Holy Week, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday are observed in England.
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Lil' Fingers: Purim Sweets
Young readers and beginning English language learners will enjoy this short animated story about Hamantashen, a favorite sweet baked for Purim.
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Transitions Abroad Publishing: Honoring Tradition in Mexico
A personal account of seven Americans and two Austrians as they take part with the locals in one of Mexico's most honored traditions, the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).
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Australia: Australian Indigenous Cultural Heritage
A history of the indigenous peoples of Australia and how they have helped shape Australia's culture and society of today.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Andalusians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Andalusians in southern Spain. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Catalans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Catalans in northern Spain. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Sinhalese
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Sinhalese. 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: Zambians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyles of Zambians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
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Why Christmas: Hanukkah: The Jewish Festival of Lights
Learn all about the history and traditions of the Jewish Festival of Lights known as Hanukkah.
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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.
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