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"... explains the meaning of the word 'Easter' and highlights the origin of Easter customs." Includes Easter eggs, Easter bunny, Easter lily, hot cross buns, dogwood trees and crosses, Easter parade and wearing new clothes, Easter sunrise service, and Eas
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Introduction to this Japanese holiday celebrated on May 5, known as Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day). Includes a description about how this day is celebrated, such as the hoisting of large paper koi (carp) with one koi for each son in the family.
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Brief background about "the holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May, [which] commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. ... It is not, as many people think, Mexico's Independence Day, which is ac
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Resources for party and activity ideas. Includes crafts (maracas and Mexican flag), recipes, quick facts, and history about this holiday that "is the anniversary of a battle that took place between the Mexicans and the French in 1862" and is "mainly obser
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May Day (May 1) in France. This national holiday, known as the "Fête du Travail" (worker's holiday), is commemorated by "the buying for oneself or one's loved ones or friends a pot or bouquet of lily of the valley (muguet des bois)."
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These calendars for fall 2006 through summer 2012 list the dates of major Jewish, Islamic, Bahá'i, Buddhist, Shinto, African American, Eastern Orthodox, and western Christian holidays. Includes links to additional background information about selected hol
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A well-organized starting point for reliable, librarian-selected Internet resources. Covers many categories of Judaism
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A well-organized starting point for reliable, librarian-selected Internet resources.
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'Collection of clocks, calendars (including holidays and observances), countdowns, time zone information, and related tools for different regions of the world.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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A 'transdenominational website of Jewish information and education geared toward learners of all ages and educational backgrounds.' Covers history, daily life, holidays, texts, rituals, laws, culture, food, bibliographies, and more. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Brief overviews, including history, family, food, communication, work, sports, health care, education, holidays, arts and literature, and more.
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Shares the origins of advent calendars and a short history of their evolution. Has photographs of calendars from the 1940s through 1960s. Also includes a brief history of the Sellmer Company in Stuttgart and an online tour of calendar production.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Lessons on the Episcopal (ECUSA) Eucharistic Lectionary presented in calendar form. Has an index sorted by liturgical year, holidays, feasts, fasts, and other special dates. 'The liturgical color appropriate for the day is indicated.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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A directory of links to sites covering 'astronomical and space-related activities and anniversaries for the coming year.' Browsable by month and day. Includes archive dating back to 2001. (Librarian's Internet Index). (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Activities related to Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Promotes worldwide cross-cultural communication via chat rooms, email, and by providing information on topics such as food, gestures, holidays, languages, religions, and more.
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Briefly describes Buddhist marriage and funeral rites, and festivals and special days throughout Asia. Includes information on the Buddhist New Year, Vesak ('Buddha Day'), Magha Puja Day ('Sangha Day'), Asalha Puja Day ('Dhamma Day'), Uposatha ('Observance Day'), the Elephant Festival, and more. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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This 2003 article features links to resources about traditions related to holiday gift-giving for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Eid al-Fitr (during Ramadan), and Diwali. Also includes a list of experts on holiday gift-giving for different religions and for shopping alternatives.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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'Inspirational ideas for honoring traditions, decorating your home with festive flair, decking your halls in holiday greenery and creating handmade ornaments, gifts and cards' for the winter holidays. Includes illustrated instructions for crafts.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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This article offers ideas for taking photos of tree lights, candles, holiday lights on buildings, and other indoor and outdoor lit subjects. Includes tips for both film and digital photography, and examples of photographs of holiday lights.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
