WEB SITES

Earth Calendar
The Earth Calendar is a daybook of holidays and celebrations around the world.

Through the Year Holidays and Celebrations
General holiday links plus a month-by-month listing.

Simple Pop-Up Cards You Can Make
From Robert Sabuda, pop-up master!

Make Paper Snowflakes
Easy directions!

Culture Quest World Tour
Ophelia Owl and Parsifal Penguin learn about cultures around the world.

Japanese Holidays
Descriptions of Japanese holidays from the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme.

Holidays of Spanish-Speaking Countries
This list is designed to reflect the major holidays and celebrations of the Spanish-speaking countries. The celebrations of holidays are rich with meaning and diversity.

Celebrations, Holidays, and Customs of China
Crafts and activities for many holidays.

Christmas in Iceland
Learn about celebrations the transition from solstice to Christmas, decorations and preparations, St. Thorlákur's Mass, children, food, the Christmas Cat, the Yule Lads, etc.

Christmas in France, Germany, Italy and Spain
Traditions and recipes from BBC Languages.

Hanukkah
Blessings, traditions, history, activities, and Spin the Dreidl game.

Jewish Holidays for Kids
Information, stories, crafts, recipes, and games.

Christmas Traditions in France and Canada
Family, religious, and community celebrations through the centuries.

Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa facts and fun from the Kulture Kidz: Black History from A to Z.

Muslim Holidays
Learn more about the holidays Musims celebrate.

Halloween
The fantasy and folklore of All Hallows from the American Folklife Center.

Ben & Jerry's Halloween
Spooky fun!

Holiday Poetry Activities for Kids
Poetry ornaments, mobiles, snow globes, and calendars.

updated 01/27/2011