A list of the main holidays and festivals held throughout Japan each year, along with illustrations of decorations, foods, and tokens used in the celebrations of these events.

A rich resource page with links to primary source information about a number of holidays and special days, such as presidential inaugurations.

This section of the larger website Discovering Lewis & Clark examines how the Corps of Discovery celebrated three special days-Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Independence Day-with a mixture of traditions.

A series of short descriptions of Mexican holidays and traditions.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will analyze a tourism brochure that features the big cats of Africa. This assessment can be use used as a formative or summative performance assessment.

Here is an easy-to-understand description of Ramadan, the Month of Fasting. Find the meaning of Ramadan, why fasting is important, devotion to God, the food in Ramadan, and the spirit of Ramadan.

Kids learn about Parent's day history and facts about this holiday that celebrates parenting, mothers, and fathers.

Kids learn about Boxing Day. The history and facts about this holiday popular in England the day after Christmas.

Kids learn about Chinese New Year. The history and facts about this holiday celebrating the start of the year in China.

Kids learn about Independence Day history and fun facts about the Fourth of July. Fireworks and parades celebrate the United States birth.

Kids learn about Patriot day. The history and facts about this holiday that commemorates the day of the 9-11 attacks.

Kids learn about Paul Bunyan Day. The history and facts about this holiday celebrating the folklore of the United States.

Kids learn about Veterans Day. The history and facts about this holiday that honors the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces.

Great compilation of subjects about the South American country of Argentina. Discussions include geography, environment, architecture, population, languages, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and holidays. Take a look at...

The story of a Christmas tradition in Mexico, "Feliz Navidad". Recipes are also provided for some traditional Mexican holiday treats.

This teaching unit is based upon a "teacher trek" to the area in 2000 and focuses on essential questions on the nature of conflict. Activities are offered to help students explore the religion, holidays and culture of this region....

At this site from Don Quijote focuses on Spanish holidays, festivals, and events. Click on the links to the holidays to learn more about each.

Defines sukkot and discusses the treatment of work on the holiday. Describes a sukkah in detail. Discusses the Four Species and other rituals.

One of the objectives in this lesson plan focus on how jazz contributed to the political awareness of the American public concerning lynching. Using Billie Holiday's anti-lynching song Strange Fruit, students will learn about lynching...

Enhance lessons covering the month of March, its holidays, themes, etc. with the comprehensive list of resources provided by Teachnology. Extra worksheets, lesson plans, online resource and more are offered on themes such as St....

What do you know about St. Patrick's Day? This site offers a brief but informative description of this famous saint. Students and teachers will benefit from this information.

Learn about the celebration of the Chinese New Year. Information is provided on Chinese New Year foods, decorations, taboos, and superstitions.

A great review of the importance of Easter to the Christian religion. You also get a brief life summary of Jesus, Jesus' last words and events, a timeline of Jesus' final week and more.

Article reports on the economics of Valentine's Day. Includes video.