National Geographic recounts the first Thanksgiving and offers related activities, games, and web links.

To keep track of time, many people used an almanac. Its elaborate tables of astronomical, seasonal, and religious events provided a useful way to mark time. And its directives on the proper time to do all manner of things from planting...

This is a young writers program offering information and resources for young writers and educators.

A text based article presenting the basic facts and figures relating to the country of Japan. Included are geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and national issues.

The International Day of Peace, a.k.a. "Peace Day" provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date.

A look at some Australian traditions, including Australia Day, St. Patrick's Day, Christmas, ANZAC Day, the Melbourne Cup, and how some of these traditions are different in Australia than in other nations.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Assessment in which students use a primary source excerpt from President Benjamin Harrison's proclamation of Columbus Day as a national holiday in 1892 and their knowledge of history to answer a given...

This is the official communications service of the Barbados Government. Besides providing public information to the news media and the people of Barbados, there is also discussion on its government structure, society, history, geography,...

This is the official communications service of the Barbados Government. Besides providing public information to the news media and the people of Barbados, there is also discussion on its government structure, society, history, geography,...

The United States, over hundreds of years, has come to observe a national holiday for giving thanks: Thanksgiving. This set of primary resources containing images and documents provides a window into this time period.

Learn all about this National holiday started in 1894 that celebrates how we value work in America presented by History.com.

From the National Archives, an essay on the establishment of the American holiday of Thanksgiving as a legal holiday starting with the original proclamation in 1789 celebrating it on different days or months up to the 1941 resolution...

Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. This resource from American Memory has lots of primary source material about the day and the flag. Read in the journals of the Continental Congress which designates the design of our first national...

Students will gain an understanding of the significance and meaning of National Veterans Day, the unique founder of the organization and the history created in Birmingham, Alabama for veterans across America. Students will recognize the...

Now a national call to service day, Martin Luther King Day actually began as a day of commemoration for King despite some opposition from various states and representatives. Also of interest, be sure to click: "How does a bill become a...

A look at Memorial Day and why it is celebrated. Find a PDF file with facts on Memorial Day and ten ways to observe it.

Each letter of this alphabet is linked to an important aspect of the U.S. Government, e.g. "A is for Armed Forces" has a link to the Air Force. Links are made to the Bill of Rights, symbols, branches of government and The Constitution....

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....

This Bibliotica Virtual Miguel de Cervantes site in Spanish for the Dominican Republic provides a wealth of information, including the national flag, a map, holidays, and statistical data on land size, climate, population, life...

Provides a detailed history of Mexico and why we celebrate the Mexican National holiday of Cinco de Mayo. Links to related video clips are included.

This e-book takes a tour around the world highlighting the ways different nations celebrate the winter holidays.

Memorial Day Word Search is a fun holiday activity for children. Kids learn and practice Memorial Day vocabulary by searching for the words in the puzzle. Puzzles can be played interactively on the computer or printed out.

The official portal to the South African government includes information on: government leaders, services, key issues, national departments, and the current news. Of definite interest is the tab entitled About SA. There you will find...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart covers significance and importance of Earth Day. Activities relate to the 3 R's, cleaning up trash, planting trees, conservation of energy and electricity, an acrostic poem, and Earth Day...