Celebrations and traditions are expressions of shared beliefs and values.
An inquiry into:
- why people celebrate
- features of traditions and celebrations
- symbolic representations of celebrations and traditions
- what meaning people assign to celebrations and traditions.
An inquiry into:
- why people celebrate
- features of traditions and celebrations
- symbolic representations of celebrations and traditions
- what meaning people assign to celebrations and traditions.
Books
Explores celebrations in seven indigenous cultures and how they compare to the U.S. E 394.28 REY |
Explores patriotic holidays around the world. E 394.26 KES |
Describe New Years traditions from 27 countries. Includes games, recipes and craft projects. E 394.26 REL |
Describes how various countries celebrate Halloween and Day of the Dead including Poland, Mexico, Ireland, Haiti and China.
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Examines the way birthdays are celebrated in various countries around the world. |
As a family lives out the famous poem by Clement Moore, a young boy is unable to sleep, and, in his excitement, performs several deeds bound to place him on the naughty list, and one that just might save him.
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Willow's pet cat Mao relates how the Jade Emperor chose twelve animals to represent the years in the Chinese calendar and why there is no Year of the Cat.
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Kid- friendly projects that include easy entrees, sweet and savory noshes, and fantastic crafts to display, wear, or give.
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Contains seven short plays for two actors about popular holidays, including Halloween, Christmas, and Fourth of July, and includes staging notes and costume suggestions.
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Provides pictures of some of Japan's most festive events while explaining the decorations, foods, gifts, dress, and activities associated with each.
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Videos
Chinese New Year - Learn about the cultural and historical importance of Chinese New Year in this video. |
Mardi Gras - New Orleans is famous for the MardiGras celebrations held there. Learn how this colorful festival got started.
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Hanukkah Traditions - Beautiful slideshow showing pictures of food and symbols for celebrating Hanukkah.
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Eid ul fitr - a Muslim festival following Ramadan. Damya discusses with her family and friends how they celebrate and what it means to them.
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Diwali- A festival of Lights celebrated in India. It's a five day celebration with good food, fireworks and colored sand.
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Holidays Around the World - song and pictures showing different holidays that are celebrated around the world.
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Games
Quiz Your Noodle: Winter Holidays - Winter is the time to friends and family. How much do you know about winter holidays.
Holiday Online Jigsaw Puzzles - Choose a holiday and then a puzzle to put together to make a picture.
Holiday Online Jigsaw Puzzles - Choose a holiday and then a puzzle to put together to make a picture.