Winter Holiday Websites

Halloween - October 31, 2010

General Sites


Halloween Magazine: Articles, stories, costumes, recipes, activity tips, decoration suggestions, and lists of haunted houses and Halloween organizations.
Halloween Safety Alerts: From the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Urban Legends: Halloween: A collection of Halloween-specific urban legends. From Snopes.com.

History and Traditions

History of Halloween: From the History Channel. Essays on the origins of the holiday, pumpkins, other holidays around the world, ghost stories, and more.
Halloween: The Fantasy and Folklore of All Hallows: From the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress.

Costumes


Homemade Halloween Costumes: Ideas for quick and easy (and cheap) costumes you can make yourself (or with your parents' help)! Includes costume ideas for wheelchair users.
Halloween & Party Costume Links: Links for how-to costume and makeup hints, costume supplies, sales, and rentals. From the Costumer's Manifesto site.

Entertaining and Decorating

Halloween Recipes: All kinds of goodies for your favorite ghouls and ghosts! From RecipeSource.
Halloween Fright Site: A special page for Halloween, from Family Fun magazine. Includes creepy cuisines, costumes, games, crafts, party ideas, and more!
Halloween Party Games: Great game ideas for kids and families for Halloween. From Party Game Ideas.
Halloween Recipes: From AllRecipes.com
Pumpkin Carving 101: Everything you always wanted to know about carving jack-o-lanterns!
Pumpkin Patches: Need to find a pumpkin? Check the Local Harvest directory for pumpkin patches and family farms in your neck of the woods.
Pumpkins & More: Everything you ever wanted to know about pumpkins! From the University of Illinois Extension Service.

Scary Stories . . . and More

Recommended Reading from the Springfield Library: Check out our reading lists for Halloween: Halloween Picks, Halloween Mysteries, New England Horror, Haunted American Tales, Vampire Fiction and and Classic Ghost and Haunted House Movies .

Halloween Reading Ideas: More reading lists of recommended spooky stories, romances, and mysteries for adults, teens, children, and pre-schoolers. From MyShelf.com.
The Ghost Stories of M.R. James: Online editions of some of the spookiest stories ever written, including Canon Alberic's Scrapbook, The Mezzotint, Casting the Runes, and many more. And don't miss the companion site, Other Ghost Stories Online, with selections from E. F. Benson, Charles Dickens, Sheridan le Fanu, and Saki.
The Moonlit Road: Ghost stories and strange folktales of the American South, told by the region's most celebrated storytellers.
Scary New England: Stories and locations of various haunted places in New England.

Just for Kids!



Halloween Fun at Kaboose.com: Clip art, electronic greeting cards, party and costume ideas, Halloween crafts and stories, and much more.
Ben & Jerry's Halloween Page: Lots of fun stuff for Halloween from the ice cream makers. Crafts, graphics, games, and more.
PBS Kids - Halloween: Halloween fun from some of your favorite PBS characters.
DLTK's Halloween Activities for Children: Coloring pages, crafts, costumes, games & puzzles, and more.

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Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) - October 31 to November 2, 2010

History and Traditions


Dìa de los Muertos: History, food, events, photographs, and traditions. From Arizona Central.
Mexico's Days of the Dead: Explanations of the history and tradition of the Mexican festival, with images and photos and related links. From Mexico Connect.
Food for the Ancestors: A special PBS exhibit on the Mexican festival, the Days of the Dead. Includes an overview of the holiday, distinctive artwork and special recipes, and a discussion of the program produced for the "Hidden Journeys" series.

Just for Kids!

Day of the Dead: Books for Children: A list of books from the Springfield City Libraries about the Mexican holiday.
Day of the Dead: Mexican Crafts & Activities: Crafts for the holiday for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school children. From Enchanted Learning.

Day of the Dead Activities: Many crafts for Day of the Dead, and some activities and games as well.

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Ramadan 1431 - August 12 - September 10, 2010

History and Traditions

Ramadan Information Center: Surahs and prayers, a directory of mosques, recipes, and other information about the holy month of Ramadan. From IslamiCity.
Al-Islam.org: An introduction to Islam with other resources including information about Ramadan from a Shi'ite perspective. From the Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project.
Holy Ramadan: From Akramulla's Islam Page. Discussion of the month of Ramadan, with daily duas, songs, articles, and events.
Ramadan, the fasting month for the Muslims: Directions for fasting, information about the Holy Month of Ramadan and the Muslim religion, links to the Quran, and more. From United Submitters International.
Ramadan on the Net: The story of Ramadan, history of Muhammed and the Five Pillars of the Muslim faith, booklists, a message board, and more. A production of Holidays on the Net.
Ramadan: The Month of Fasting: Details on this special time in Islam. From InfoPlease.

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Just for Kids!

Children's Activities for Ramadan: Projects, songs and poems, with links to information about the holy month of Ramadan for children.
Ramadan at Kaboose.com: Child-appropriate links about the Islamic holy month and links for Ramadan e-cards.

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Veterans Day - November 11, 2010

History and Traditions


Veterans Day 2010: Information about this year's observances of Veterans Day from the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
Veterans Day from InfoPlease: A short history of Veterans Day, formerly called Armistice Day; information about the Tomb of the Unknowns; and additional links for veteran statistics, war and memorial poems, the war dead, and the history of war and America's wars.
Celebrating America's Freedoms: Collection of stories about some of America's most beloved customs and national symbols, including the origins of national holidays such as Veterans Day and Memorial Day, flag etiquette, gun salutes, and much more. Educators, students and others should find this collection informative and helpful when researching or planning activities for national observances. From the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
Our Flag: Online publication of a Congressional booklet which briefly describes the history of the United States flag, and sets forth the practices and observances appropriate to its display. From the Joint Committee on Printing, US Congress.
Veterans Day, Remembrance Day, Armistice Day: History of the November 11 holiday and observances in the US and other countries. Includes graphics of posters from WWI and WWII, and links to more information on World War I and other military and veterans sites. From Sheryl's Holiday Site.

Just for Kids!


Veterans Day Crafts, Projects and Printouts: These Veterans Day crafts projects are for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school children. From the Enchanted Learning site.
DLTK's Printable Crafts: Coloring pages, crafts, and printables for Veterans Day for young children.

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Thanksgiving - November 25, 2010

General Sites


Thanksgiving Traditions: Recipes, craft and decorating ideas, and kid-friendly activities from Familyfun.com.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: Need we say more?
National Family History Day: An initiative from the US Surgeon General, urging families to learn more about their family health history. "Tracing the illnesses suffered by your parents, grandparents, and other blood relatives can help your doctor predict the disorders to which you may be at risk and take action to keep you and your family healthy."

History and Traditions

You are the Historian: Investigating the First Thanksgiving: A multimedia exploration of the first Thanksgiving, from the Plimoth Plantation site. (May run slowly during Thanksgiving season)
Congress Establishes Thanksgiving: Short history of the establishment of this essential American holiday.
The First Thanksgiving: See a picture timeline of the Pilgrims' arrival and first year in Plymouth Colony, experience life on the Mayflower, learn about life among the Wampanoag, and take the Thanksgiving CyberChallenge! From Scholastic's Online Activities Center and Plimouth Plantation.
Plimoth on the Web: Learn about the Pilgrims and their first settlement at Plymouth, with articles on the First Thanksgiving, the Wampanoag Indians, and much more, from the living history museum devoted to Plimoth Plantation.
The Pilgrim Story: From the Pilgrim Hall Museum, in Plymouth, Mass.
The Mayflower Web Pages: History of the Mayflower, including passenger lists, Pilgrim writings, passenger wills and estate inventories, other primary documents, and much more on the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America for that first Thanksgiving!
National Day of Mourning: On Thanksgiving Day, many Native Americans and their supporters gather at the top of Coles Hill, overlooking Plymouth Rock, for the "National Day of Mourning." More information from the Pilgrim Hall Museum.
Thanksgiving in North America: From the Encyclopedia Smithsonian.
Thanksgiving Recipes from America's Past: Original traditional holiday recipes -- from roasting a turkey to chestnut stuffing, 'pumpion' pie and cranberry tart!

Entertaining and Food


Thanksgiving Help Lines: Many big food companies have hotlines staffed with experienced Home Economists for instant, personalized help during the holidays. Here's a handy list of 800 numbers, from the USDA to Butterball, Reynolds, Betty Crocker, Ocean Spray, and many more, to help with those emergency Turkey Day questions! From About.com.
Ultimate Thanksgiving Guide from Epicurious: Special stuffing recipes, regional menus from top chefs, and dessert ideas from Bon Appétit, Gourmet, and more. From the Epicurious Recipe Collection site.
Turkey for the Holidays: Cooking techniques, food safety, leftover ideas, and everything else you need to know about the favorite food for Thanksgiving day. From the University of Illinois Extension Service.
Thanksgiving Holiday Guide: Turkey tips, recipes, leftover ideas, and holiday alternatives from SFGate.com.
Talking Turkey: Information on heritage and organic and/or sustainable turkeys. Includes recipes and details on finding heritage birds in your area. From sustainabletable.org.
Last Minute Recipe Tips and Tricks: Overwhelmed? Check out these ideas for quick and attractive dishes for the holiday crowd.
Thanksgiving Breakfast: Transform those holiday leftovers into exciting breakfasts! Includes 15 great cranberry recipes. From Mr. Breakfast.com.
Topics to Avoid at Thanksgiving Dinner: A tongue-in-cheek but nevertheless cogent article about taboo topics at the family get-together. From [the nest].
Vegetarian Thanksgiving: Vegetarian and vegan-friendly recipes from the Vegetarian Kitchen.
Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes: From Vegweb.com.

Reading Lists . . . and More


Movies for Turkey Day: A list of films for Thanksgiving Day from the Springfield City Library.
Thanksgiving Reading Ideas: Reading suggestions in mystery, romance, general fiction, and non-fiction, with ideas for preschoolers, kids, and teens, too! From MyShelf.com.
Tellabration: Tellabration is a worldwide benefit evening of storytelling. It creates a network of storytelling enthusiasts bonded together in spirit at the same time and on the same weekend. Tellabration is celebrated on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Check here for events in your region, or list your own.

Just for Kids!

Billy Bear's Happy Thanksgiving: Games, puzzles, crafts, and coloring pages.
DLTK's Thanksgiving Activities for Kids: Coloring pages, crafts, puzzles, songs, recipes and more!
Happy Thanksgiving from Kaboose.com: Crafts, games and puzzles, riddles and jokes, clipart, coloring pages, recommended books for reading, and much more!
Let's Talk Turkey: Fun facts about patents and trademarks associated with the holiday from the Kids' Pages of the US Patent and Trademark Office.

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Winter Solstice (Yule) - December 21, 2010, 6:38 PM

History and Traditions

Candlegrove's Ancient Origins of the Holidays: History, rituals, ceremonies, and traditions of the ancient festivals, Solstice, Sacae-Saturnalia and Yule.
Sacred Plants of Winter Solstice: Symbolic meanings of the plants and trees used during the winter holidays.
Celebrating the Solstice: Essay on the history and traditions of the winter solstice. From the School of the Seasons site.
Winter Solstice Celebrations: "Religious folk worldwide observe many seasonal days of celebration during the month of December. Most are religious holy days, and are linked in some way to the winter solstice." Discussions include Christmas, Saturnalia, Yule, and other historical and religious observances. From Religious Tolerance.org.
Winter Solstice: Information about the solstice from Chiff.com.
Winter Solstice: Scientific description of the solstice, from Eric Weisstein's World of Astronomy.
Winter Solstice: Science, history and cultural significance of winter solstice celebrations. From Wikipedia.
Festival of Yalda: Iranian solstice celebrations.

Just for Kids!

Winter Solstice: Quizzes, games, and other holiday activities from the Family Education Network.
Winter Fun from Kaboose.com: Crafts, games, clipart, printable activities, book lists and more for kids.
DLTK's Winter Activities for Kids: Crafts, coloring pages, printables, games and puzzles, recipes, activities and more.

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Chanukah (Hanukkah) - December 1, 2010 (sunset) - December 9, 2010

History and Traditions


Chanukah: Story of the holiday, traditions, music, and recipes. From Judaism 101.
Celebrating Hanukkah: Good Books for Teens & Tweens: A booklist from the Springfield City Library.
Hanukkah: Festival of Lights: An introduction to the history of Hanukkah and the symbolism of the lights, together with games, music, and more. Presented by the World ORT Union, dedicated to education for the Jewish community.
Hanukkah Music: Streaming audio & MP3 files of music for Hanukkah. From the collections of the National Sound Archives and the David and Fela Shapell Family Digitization Project.
How We Celebrate Hanukkah: "Many Jewish holidays commemorate events invested with historical and religious meaning. Hanukkah means 'rededication,' and it commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after its desecration by foreign forces. The celebration also reaffirms the continuing struggle to live by God's commandments and to lead Jewish lives." From the Jewish Outreach Institute.
Virtual Chanukah: Information about the Jewish holiday, a Chanukah how-to, stories, articles, recipes, media files, and more. A project of the American Friends of Lubavitch and the Chabad Online Network.
History Of Hanukkah: From the History Channel.

Entertaining and Food

Hanukkah Recipes: Recipes, special treats, and how-tos from Epicurious.
Celebrate Hanukkah in Style: Tips and recipes for a festive and filling holiday, including latke recipes.

Just for Kids

Chanukah Fun & Games: Sponsored by Torah Tots, the site for Jewish children. Includes the history of the holiday, music, games, coloring pages and more.
Chanukah Time from Kaboose.com: Games and puzzles, crafts, clipart, e-cards, and more for young children.
How to Play Dreidel: Rules for the popular Hanukkah game. From MyJewishLearning.com.
DLTK's Jewish Activities for Kids: Crafts, coloring games, printables, recipes and other activities for Hanukkah and other Jewish holidays.

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Christmas - December 25, 2010

Local Celebrations

Bright Nights!: Visit New England's largest holiday lighting display at Forest Park in Springfield.

General Sites

Aristotle's Christmas on the Web: In the spirit of the season Aristotle brings you tasty recipes, Christmas Trivia, a tale of Santa Claus, postcards to send to friends and family around the world, and more. From Aristotle Web Design.

Homepage for the Holidays at Merry-Christmas.com: Recipes, music, Christmas movie reviews, games, coloring books, Kringle tales, activities, and more. Check out the holiday stories and traditions, e-mail Santa, or make holiday crafts. The Kids Zone page requires the Shockwave plugin, downloadable at the site.
NORAD Tracks Santa Claus: That's right! Check here on the big night to see where Santa is on his journey. Available in several languages. From the North American Aerospace Defense Command. Available after Thanksgiving. Requires the RealPlayer plug-in, downloadable at the site.
Urban Legends Reference Pages: Christmas: Check out the myths and legends of Christmas from the premier urban legends site: from Santa's reindeer to the Ultimate Fruitcake Recipe and much, much, more.
Audubon Society: Christmas Bird Count: Join the 109th Annual Christmas Bird Count. More than 50,000 observers participate each year in this all-day census of early-winter bird populations from Sunday, December 14, 2008 to Monday, January 5, 2009.

History and Traditions

A Religious Christmas: Remembering the true meaning of Christmas. Links to Scripture, music, art, drama, sermons, and essays. From St. John's Lutheran Church in Wisconsin.
Christmas at the History Channel: Online exhibits from the History Channel on the development of the Christmas holiday from ancient winter solstice practices; world traditions of the holiday; the evolution of the Santa Claus legend; and the history of Chrismas trees.
The Establishment "Claus": A Selective Guide to the Supreme Court's Christmas Cases: A brief overview of various cases which have been argued before the US Supreme Court dealing with the public display of symbols of the holiday season and whether they are in violation of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment of the Constitution. From LLRX, the Law Library Resource Xchange.

How Christmas Works: A guide and explanation of various Christmas and holiday traditions, from the How Stuff Works site.
A Victorian Christmas: Holiday decorating and entertaining ideas, cards, gifts, children's toys and crafts -- from 19th century magazines. Great place to search for the history of Christmas in the Victorian era.
History of the Advent Calendar: Short history from an online calendar store in Germany.
Christmas: The Story, Customs and Traditions: A collection of information about Christmas, covering customs, the Christmas story, and historical and geographical background, with links to sites where you can write to Santa, find recipes and more on the Christmas theme. From the Rainbow family.
Symbols in Christian Art & Architecture: A resource for learning the language of Christian symbols.
True Cost of the 12 Days of Christmas: PNC calculates the Christmas Price Index each year as a fun, lighthearted way to look at the increasing cost of goods and services bought by the True Love in the holiday classic, "The Twelve Days of Christmas."

Christmas Around the World



Holiday Traditions: Christmas around the World: More holiday traditions for countries from Armenia to Wales. From the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.
The-North-Pole: Christmas Around the World: A collection of historical Christmas celebrations for many different countries. The celebration or activity is the earliest history for each country and may not represent the current Christmas celebrations of today. Visit over 30 different countries and see how they celebrated Christmas!
Santa's Net: Christmas Traditions Around the World: Includes how "Merry Christmas" is said around the world with links to songs and recipes.

For more information about Christmas traditions and symbols, and celebrations in other countries, try the following sites:

Puerto Rican Christmas
Boxing Day: December 26
Christmas in Mexico - In Spanish and English
Irish Christmas Traditions
Christmas in Poland
Polish Christmas Traditions
Christmas in Sweden
Yul in Iceland
Christmas in Iceland

Entertaining and Food

Christmas Spectacular from Epicurious Food: Check here for holiday recipes, menu ideas, helpful hints, and more from Bon Appetit and Gourmet magazines.
Christmas Recipes: From the Food Network.
Christmas-Cookies.com: Over 365 recipes for Christmas cookies from around the world. Includes a recipes exchange section and recommended cookbooks.
Holiday Drink Recipes: Egg nogs, hot drinks and bowls, and other classic holiday drinks from the Webtender, the online bartender.
Christmas Food History: A 'food timeline' of favorite Christmas recipes and historic Christmas menus.
Gingerbread Heaven: Gingerbread recipes and directions to build a gingerbread house.

Crafts and Decorating

Christmas Time Together: Ideas and online instructions for homemade Christmas crafts. From Imagitek.com.
Decorating & Wrapping with Nature: Quick and easy ideas for decorating both your home and your gifts with the seasonal magic of nature.
Do It Yourself: Invitations & Gift Wrapping: From the DIY network.
Free Christmas Craft Patterns: Free craft patterns and projects from North Pole Christmas.
Free Christmas Craft Projects: From AllCrafts.net.
Gift Wrapping Alternatives: Earth-friendly choices for gift wrapping.
Old Fashioned Holidays: Traditions, crafts, recipes, and more for celebrating Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas and creating your own family memories.
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Page: Flora and Fauna: Care and feeding tips for Christmas trees, poinsettia, and other Christmas plants; reindeer lore; and safety tips for your pets during the holiday season. Spend some time checking out some of the other great pages at this site!
Christmas Trees and More: Buying, trimming, safety tips, and more, from the University of Illinois Extension
National Christmas Tree Association: Information on buying and caring for a fresh Christmas tree for the holiday season, with special sections for teachers and kids!
Poinsettia Pages: History, facts, and care tips about the quintessential Christmas plant.

Songs and Stories...and More!

Classic Christmas Movies: A film list from the Springfield City Library.
Christmas Songs: Song lyrics and MIDI files for religious and secular holiday music. From Catholic.net.
Canciones de Navidad: Un índice de villancicos.

Holiday Safety and Other Tips

Coping with Holiday Stress: The holidays can be fun, but they also can be a source of great stress - and no wonder! Get some helpful hints from the APA Help Center.
Celebrating the Holidays in an Interfaith Family: An essay on finding solutions for celebrating religious holidays in an interfaith family, from the BabyCenter.
Dr. Toy's Holiday Gift Guide: A list of the best toys on the market, safety guidelines, and recommendations for holiday toy buying.
Toy Hazard Recalls: From the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Toy Safety Publications: Downloadable pamphlets and factsheets on toy safety from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Toy Safety.Net: The annual survey of toy safety, from the National Association of State PIRGS.
Holiday Shopping: Tips from the Federal Trade Commission: Whether you're shopping at the mall, online, or by phone or mail, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, says that a little planning and know-how can help you deliver a holiday season that's on budget and maybe even a little less stressful.
A Season for Sharing in Fire Safety: A factsheet on holiday fire prevention, from the US Fire Administration.
Tips on Toys: Choosing safe toys for children, from the Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Alzheimer's: Planning for the Holidays: Tips and advice from the Mayo Clinic for this stressful time.

Charitable Giving

Holiday Giving Guide: From Charity Navigator, this guide includes a list of giving tips; information about the importance of end-of-year giving; and a listing of highest and lowest rated charities.
Toys for Tots Foundation: Information about the annual US Marine charity for underprivileged children, including contact information for individual programs throughout the country.
SecretSanta.org: Find or list local toy drives and browse the list of Christmas sites.

Just for Kids


Christmas Crafts for Kids: Imaginative craft projects for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school children. From Enchanted Learning Software.
Christmas Coloring Pages: Free coloring pages for kids with a Christmas theme. And visit the Holiday Coloring Page for special pages for Kwanzaa, New Year's Day, Chinese New Year, and more!
Christmas Time at Kaboose: Crafts, contests, software, clipart, games, coloring pages, and more fun!
DLTK's Christmas Activities for Kids: Printables, recipes, games and puzzles, and much more holiday fun!
Winter Carnival at the Pa tent Office: Fun facts about patents and trademarks for the wintertime and winter holidays from the US Patent and Trademark Office.
NORAD Tracks Santa Claus: That's right! Check here on the big night to see where Santa is on his journey. Available in several languages. From the North American Aerospace Defense Command. Available in November. Requires the RealPlayer plug-in, downloadable at the site.
Just for Kids: Christmas History: Suggested books, websites and related pathfinders for the history of Christmas. From the Indianapolis Marion County Public Library.

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Kwanzaa - December 26, 2010 - January 1, 2011

History and Traditions


Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture: From Organization Us and Dr. Maulana Karenga, founder of the Kwanzaa celebration, with an account of the holiday's origins, concepts, values, symbols and practice. The official Kwanzaa website.
Everything About Kwanzaa: An explanation of the symbols and meanings of the holiday and suggestions for decorating, gifts, and the Kwanzaa feast. From Tike, the International Kwanzaa Exchange.
Kwanzaa: An African-American Celebration: A short page listing the seven principles, definitions, colors, and ritual for the celebration, with links to other resources.
Kwanzaa: History of the Kwanzaa celebrations, from the History Channel.

Entertaining and Food

Sankofa: Kwanzaa Recipes: Great recipe ideas for the Kwanzaa celebration!
Kwanzaa: Recipes for a flavorful holiday from the Food Network.

Kente cloth Just for Kids!

Kwanzaa Time at Kaboose: Games, craft projects, music, video and links to other resources.
Kwanzaa Activities for Children: Crafts, posters, coloring pages and more, from DLTK.
Kwanzaa Fun from Billy Bear: Games, crafts, clipart, and more.
Celebration of Kwanzaa: From Holidays.net.

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1 Muharram - December 7, 2010

Muhurram: Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. More information here from Wikipedia.
Recommended activities at Muharram: Fasting, Rules, Rites and Recommendations for the tenth day of Muharram, the Asura.
What is Muhurram?: Information about the first month of the Islamic calendar and Ashura, from the Morals and Ethics blog.
Mourning of Muhurram: Wikipedia article on the Mourning of Muharram, an important period of mourning in the Shi'a branch of Islam , taking place in Muharram which is the first month of the Islamic calendar.
Islam-Western Calendar Converter: An arithmatical calendar conversion program.

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New Year - January 1, 2011

Celebrations

First Night Boston: First Night celebrations in Boston.
New Year's Eve at Times Square: Information about the annual festivities from the Times Square Alliance.
Countdown to New Year 2011: Check out timeanddate.com which supplies New Year countdowns for time zones around the world.

History and Traditions


Top 10 Most Common New Year Resolutions: From Trivia Daily.
New Year Resolutions: History of New Year's resolutions and other facts and figures about the holiday.
Popular New Year's Resolutions: From USA.gov.
Auld Lang Syne: Lyrics to the most popular New Year's song, sound files for the song as performed by Wild Mountain Thyme, and links to sites about Robert Burns.
Hogmanay Explained: Information about the Scottish New Year celebration, called Hogmanay. From the Rampant Scotland site.

Just for Kids!


New Year's Day at Kids Domain: Arts, crafts, and other activities for celebrating New Year's Day.
DLTK's New Year's Crafts for Kids: Coloring pages, games, puzzles, and more.

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Three Kings' Day (El Día de los Reyes) - Epiphany - Twelfth Night - January 5/6, 2011

History and Traditions: Epiphany

The Season of Epiphany: The meaning and tradition of Epiphany, daily readings, the twelve days of Christmas, the church year. From Christian Resource Institute.
Annie's Epiphany Page: Information about the definition and celebration of Epiphany around the world, with links to artworks, biblical references, and other resources.
Epiphany Links and Resources: From The Text This Week, a website deovted to scripture study and worship links and resources.
Epiphany: History of the holiday from the Catholic Encyclopedia.

History and Traditions: Three Kings' Day

Los Reyes Magos: Historia, significado e imágenes de la fiesta de los reyes e información sobre la peregrinación.
Los Reyes: The traditions of Los Reyes Magos in Puerto Rico. From El Boricua.
Three Kings Day: An article on the holiday from Inside Mexico.

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Chinese New Year - February 3, 2011: Year of the Rabbit

History and Traditions


Chinese New Year: Information about the Chinese New Year and the Chinese calendar from the China the Beautiful site.
Celebrating Chinese New Year: Recipes and other tips from the Food Network.
Celebration of the Chinese New Year: Explains the customs and traditions associated with the holiday. From the Chinese Culture Center.
Holiday Traditions: Chinese New Year: From the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry.

Just for Kids!

Chinese New Year at Kaboose: Links to calendar, crafts, folk tales, paper cutting, games, and more.
Chinese New Year for Kids: Coloring pages, crafts, easy recipes, and more from DLTK.
Countdown to the New year: Easy games to help children get ready for the Chinese New Year. From the PBS program, Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat.

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updated : December 22, 2010