Children - People and Society - Holidays and Special Days

Children - People and Society - Holidays and Special Days

Valentine Jokes and Riddles - Valentine's Day riddles and knock-knock jokes with fun animated graphics.
Ezone.com - The Birds n Bees - It's Valentine's Day and Buzter the Bee is on his way to see his Honey Bee in this action game. Avoid the obstacles and collect love hearts along the way.
Donna's Valentine Picture Puzzle! - Drag and drop Valentine Kittens puzzle.
Valentine's Day Games and Party Ideas - Party ideas and printable games for kids.
Free Valentine Games - Jigsaw puzzles, mah jong, memory game, sokoban and other games.
Clipart for Kids: Valentine's Day - Assortment of Valentine critters with hearts from The Kidz Page.
Valentine's Graphics from The Kid's Domain - Offers icons and dozens of free .gif images.
Awesome Clipart for Kids: Valentine's Day! - Valentine's Day clipart, backgrounds, banners, icons, lines, fonts, wallpaper, and coloring pages.
A Touch of Country-Valentine - Includes alphabet, images, and web buttons with a country flair.
Kid's Turn Central: Valentine's Clipart - Valentine's Day clipart for kids, including teddybears, hearts, hippos, penguins, and other animals.
Sylvaqueen's Valentine Heart Graphics - Provides hearts, heartbars, valentines, and a couple of valentine poem graphics. Also includes 60s love midis.
Valentine Clipart - Small collection of free images. From Bry-Back Manor.
Valentine Graphics by Pat - Backgrounds and graphics for webpages.
ASCII Art - Love - Provides ASCII art suitable for Valentines Day.
Puter Pals Desktop Critters - Valentine animated desktop critters and Valentine animated desk top lights from Billy Bear.
The History of Valentine's Day - Traces Valentine's Day back to its roots in ancient Rome.
How Valentine's Day Works - Explores the history, traditions, and fun of Valentine's Day.
Valentine's Day Trivia Hunt - Constructed by children at an elementary school for other children. Also has links to information about Valentine's Day.
Cupid and His History - Tells the story behind Cupid.
Valentine's Day - Explores the history and traditions of this romantic day.
History of Valentine's Day - A short version of the history behind Valentine's Day.
Saint Valentine's Day - The stories behind the holiday and the traditions that are a part of it.
The Story of Valentine's Day - A short history of the holiday.
Cupid: The Most Famous of Valentine Symbols - Tells the story of Cupid and Psyche.
The History of Valentine's Day - Information on the origins of the most romantic holiday, including the real St. Valentine. From The History Channel.
Donna's Story of The First Valentine - Animated story of Saint Valentine, the martyr.
The Tale of Cupid and Psyche - The legend of Cupid and Psyche summarized. Includes artwork.
The History of Valentine's Day - Explores the legends behind the holiday.
The Valentine Thief - Simply illustrated tale about feelings hurt when a child does not get any Valentines at school.
Valentine Tales - Poems to express all the feeling of love.
Story Creations - Choose a story and fill in the blanks to create a personalized, printable Valentine story.
Lil' Fingers Storybooks: Hearts - An animated story for toddlers.
The Leftover Valentine - A simple accident transforms a little girl's Valentine's Day.
Valentine Stories and Poems - Classic and new Valentine stories and poems, including romantic fairy tales and poems with animated graphics. Vote for your favorite story.
Letters of Love - Fill in the blanks to create a personalized Valentine for a family member or friend.
A Girl's World Presents Cupid's Garden - Superstitions and customs of love from all around the world, Valentine's gift ideas, and craft activities.
San Valentin in Mexico - A look at Valentine's Day and wedding traditions in Mexico.
Celebrate! Holidays In The U.S.A. - St. Valentine's Day - An overview of the holiday's history and the way many Americans choose to celebrate it today.
Dunkirk Dave's Groundhog Haven - Information about groundhog Dunkirk Dave and other groundhogs in captivity and in the wild; links to other groundhog sites.
Groundhogs at HogHaven - Learn all about a colony of groundhogs that live in Delaware.
Groundhog Day - Kids' Turn Central - A few project ideas for Groundhog Day.
Groundhog.org History - History of Groundhog Day, and a list of Punxsutawney Phil's predictions since 1887.
Wiarton Willie - Canada's answer to Punxsutawney Phil.
Afunk.com - Groundhog Coloring Pages - A collection of coloring pictures and brief holiday information for kids.
Woodchuck (Marmota monax) - Lists the range of the woodchuck (groundhog), habits, what their tracks look like, foods they eat, and information about hibernation and reproduction. Funded by the Missouri Conservation Commission.
Fermilab Woodchucks - Fermilab, in Illinois, has woodchucks (also known as groundhogs) that live happily on the lab's 6,800 acres.
Day of the Shadow - Learn about the groundhog, groundhog day, shadows and sundials through fact sheets, rhymes, online quiz and projects.
Groundhog Day History - From the official Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania web site.
Groundhog Day - A little history, list of other weather superstitions, hibernation, project ideas, and links to other groundhog sites.
Presidents' Day - Crafts, coloring pages, language activities, discussion topics, songs, and related links.
President's Day Fun - Songs, action rhymes, and art activities designed for use with young children.
Presidents' Day Craft Ideas - Simple craft ideas and recipes for Presidents' Day.
Celebrate President's Day with A Kid's Heart - Features both online and printable games and puzzles to celebrate U.S. Presidents.
Presidents' Day - Take this quiz, and then check the answers online.
ChildFun's President's Day Ideas - Includes crafts, activities, games, coloring pages and recipes for kids.
President's Day Websites - Links for teachers, parents, and students; from Montgomery County Public Schools (Maryland).
US Presidents Resources - Resources for honoring American Presidents on Presidents' Day. Produced by the Bellingham Public Schools (Washington).
U.S. Holiday Lesson Plans for Presidents' Day - Links for students and teachers.
Celebrate! Holidays In The U.S.A. - Presidents Day - A short history of the holiday.
Presidents' Day at Cyber Grandma's - Provides biographical sketches for each U.S. President.
Presidents' Day Quiz - Interactive quizzes just for kids. From Infoplease.com's Kids Almanac.
Presidents' Day - Coloring pages and stationery from PrimaryGames.com.
Billy Bear's Happy Mother's Day - Online games, gifts to make, e-cards, desktop set, and screensavers.
Mom's Day Fun at Kid's Domain - Includes online greetings, printable coloring pages and puzzles, Macintosh and PC downloads, and graphics.
A Girl's World: Mother's Day Celebration - Includes survey about mothers, holiday trivia, information on mothers in history, and suggestions for great but inexpensive gifts.
Mother's Day from Bonus.com - Provides printable cards, online quizzes and games, trivia, and graphics.
Sesame Workshop - Happy Mother's Day - A short description of Mother's Day, along with printable coloring pages, craft ideas, and e-cards.
My Hero - Tells the stories of famous mothers.
Mother's Day with a Kid's Heart - Includes online greeting cards, games, puzzles, clip art, stationary, printable coloring pages, and screen savers.
Mother's Day Fun for Kids - Provides activities, e-cards, coupons, and the history of the holiday.
My Hero: Mother's Day - Tells the stories of famous mothers throughout history as well as ordinary mothers who have become heroes to their families.
Mother's Day Worksheets - Math problems, word searches, crossword puzzle, spelling, and vocabulary.
Make a Tray for Mother's Day - Craft project.
Activities for Kids - A Mother's Day banner kids can print, decorate, and cut apart.
ChildFun's Mother's Day Pages - Crafts and activities for Mom's day.
DLTK's Crafts for Kids - Mother's Day - Features printable templates for Mother's Day crafts.
I Love My Mom - Printable coloring page designed by Jan Brett.
Mom's Day from Wendy's World of Crafts - Provides ideas for gifts children can make.
Mother's Day at PrimaryGames.com - Print out cards or a certificate to color for Mom. Also offers electronic postcards.
Angie's Mother's Day Crafts - Small collection of easy crafts and projects.
Mother's Day Arts and Crafts - Provides simple directions for children's crafts.
Better Homes and Gardens: Mothers Day Crafts - Step-by-step directions for several homemade gifts, includings some just for kids.
BlackDog's Mother's Day Celebration - Includes printable and online games, mazes, coloring pages, and gift ideas.
Boowa and Kwala Celebrate Mother's Day - Make a real or virtual present for Mom. Create and print gift paper, write an original tune, or help Boowa and Kwala make a bouquet of lovely flowers. Requires Flash 4 plug-in.
Mother's Day Games - Online games and printable pages from A Kid's Heart.
Mother's Day on the Net - The Story - Tells the story behind the holiday.
Biography Features - Mother's Day - The story of how Mother's Day began, along with biographical sketches of 100 famous mothers.
Mother's Day - Explains the origins of how this holiday came about, and how it is celebrated.
The Mother of Mothers Day - Tells the story of Ann Marie Reeves Jarvis, the mother behind the national observance.
Mother's Day: A History - A detailed history of Mother's Day in America. From About.com.
Roman Roots and English Customs - Learn about the Greeko-Roman roots of Mother's Day celebrations and the English customs originating in the Middle Ages.
The Origin of Mother's Day in the United States - Learn all about the contributions of three ladies -- Julia Ward Howe, Juliet Calhoun Blakeley and Anna Jarvis -- who have given Mother's Day its present status in U.S.
About Mother's Day: What You Need to Know - Facts about the history of the observance, from ancient holidays to the efforts of Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis -- and how the founder of Mother's Day ended up arrested for trying to stop its overcommercialization.
Elaine's Mother's Day Page - Contains poems and quotes.
Mother's Day -- Stories - Three short stories about mothers and their children.
A Mother's Day Letter - Fill in the blanks to create a special tribute to Mom.
Mother's Day Poems and Funny Stories - A collection of touching poems and short humorous stories.
Mother's Day Poetry at The Holiday Zone - A collection of poems related to Mother's Day.
Heather's Happy Father's Day Page - For Kids Only - Includes historical information and a place for kids to post messages to or about their fathers.
CTW - Happy Father's Day - Suggests ways to honor Dad on his special day. Includes craft projects. From Children's Television Workshop.
Father's Day Website From Aristotle - Features trivia game and electronic postcards. Also includes a place to post a tribute to Dad.
Father's Day on the Net - Includes historical information, ideas for celebrating, and special activities for children.
Wilstar.com: Happy Father's Day - Includes history, quotes, and facts.
CoolCLIPS: Special Occasions - Father's Day - Twenty .gif images that show fathers at work and at home.
Fathers' Day at Web Holidays - History of the holiday, place to brag about dad, and menu suggestions.
Father's Day - Directory of fun links geared toward elementary-age students.
Father's Day Celebrations - Includes a history of the holiday, poems, jokes, recipes and craft ideas.
Marvelicious Happy Father's Day - History of the holiday, along with poems, recipes and recommended links.
A Girl's World Father's Day Celebration - Features a "Brag on Your Dad" contest, holiday trivia, history, inexpensive gift ideas, and printable "greatest dad" certificate.
Surfing the Net with Kids: Father's Day - Highlights some of the best sites for parents and kids to visit together.
KinderArt Seasonal Arts and Crafts - Step-by-step projects for kindergarten, elementary and middle school kids. Also includes card templates and coloring pages.
DLTK's Father's Day Crafts for Kids - Features printable craft templates .
Father Hedgehog Takes the Kids to the Beach - Printable coloring page from children's illustrator Jan Brett.
Father's Day Crafts - Three simple projects from Alphabet Soup.
I Love My Dad - Coloring page from children's illustrator Jan Brett.
Iron-On Father's Day Ties - Project for K-2 under an adult's supervision.
CanTeach: Songs and Poems For Gifts to Give - Simple rhymes to use on gift tags.
Kids Domain Craft Exchange - More than a dozen step-by-step projects to delight dad or granddad.
Better Homes and Gardens: Father's Day Crafts - Small collection of step-by-step projects.
Cybergrandma's Father's Day - Brief history of the observance.
History of Father's Day - An account of how the observance came into being and the people who helped make it popular.
The Story of Father's Day - Tells how Father's Day grew from one woman's tribute to her father to the observance it is today.
BlackDog's Father's Day History - A look at how and when the observance got started.
Infoplease.com: Father's Day Timeline - Traces the observance from its start in 1910 to the present day.
2,000 Years of the Necktie - The history of America's favorite Father's Day gift.
Celebrate Holidays in the U.S.A.: Father's Day - Official U.S. government history of this day on which children honor their fathers.
Father's Day Poem Form - Printable worksheet to help kids write their own poem.
Daddy Wears a Funny Hat - Animated story for toddlers and preschoolers. From Li'l Fingers.
Father's Day - A little troll learns what this observance is all about.
Caroline and Dad do the Alphabet Rap - A little girl and her father learn together.
Dad Didn't Get It - Illustrated tale of a little boy and his dad shopping for a pet.
Father's Day Poems for Free - Collection of original works that may be reproduced.
Billy Bear's Happy Father's Day - Includes printable greeting cards and coloring pages, games and screen saver download.
Celebrating Father's Day with A Kid's Heart - Features online games and puzzles, printable coloring pages, greeting cards, clip art, downloads, and other activities to honor dads.
Dad's Day from Bonus.com - Interactive games, puzzles, crafts, and e-greeting cards in a protected environment.
Father's Day at PrimaryGames.com - Send an electronic postcard or print out cards or a certificate to color for Dad.
Father's Day with Boowa and Kwala - Interactive games and fun for children under 10. Site opens in new window.
Father's Day Word Search - Four levels of word search games about fathers.
Kid's Domain Father's Day - Includes Macintosh and PC software downloads, free graphics, coloring pages, word games, craft ideas, online greetings, and book recommendations.
Flag Day - History of Flag Day, traditions, and the Flag Day Code from the U.S. Code.
The Fourth of July vs. Flag Day - An explanantion of why Flag Day was created so close to the 4th of July.
Stoney Hill Schoolhouse - Flag Day - See where the very first Flag Day was celebrated in Wisconsin in 1885.
Flag Day in the United States is June 14th - Facts about the U.S. flag and links to other flag pages.
365 Reasons to Keep the Flag Up - A month-by-month list of days to celebrate that would be good reasons to fly the flag every day.
Our Great Canadian Flag - February 15th is Canada's National Flag Day.
Showing the Flag - A Canadian photographic album showing where the Candian flag is displayed around the world. In English and French.
Sheryl's Holiday Site: Flag Day - All about Flag Day (U.S.), from its history to flags in the Smithsonian and pictures of flags.
Annie's Flag Day Page - All about Flag Day (U.S.), with the Pledge of Allegiance, definitions of what "flag" means, as well as the history of Flag Day.
Flag Day Quest - An elementary school in New York designed this page which asks questions about Flag Day (and supplies the answers).
Cyber Grandma and Flag Day - History and traditions of the U.S. Flag Day.
Betsy Ross - Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag. Learn more about the flag and let others know what the flag means to you.
National Flag Day Foundation, Inc. - Organization encourages U.S. citizens to participate in Flag Day celebrations. Includes patriotic songs, pledge of allegiance, pictures, and printable flag in .pdf format.
Australian National Flag Day - Tells about Flag Day in Australia and includes a little of the country's history.
Betsy Ross Songs - Celebrating Flag Day - Special words for celebrating Flag Day (U.S.) are given for songs people already know, such as "Yankee Doodle" and "Row, Row Your Boat."
American Flag Free Paper Model - Stand alone paper model of the American flag, just one sheet to print it out.
Origins of Labour Day - All about the Canadian holiday.
A Brief History of Labor Day - Traces the origin of this western celebration. Also tells when it is celebrated in other parts of the world and what it is called in those places.
The History of Labor Day - A timeline of events for Labor Day in the U.S.
Surfing the Net with Kids: Labor Day - Labor Day Web destinations for families, rated, reviewed and organized by topic. From the Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
A Labor Day Celebration For Kids - Includes printable games, activities, and picture pages.
Howstuffworks: Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day? - Explains why people celebrate this holiday and why it is observed on the first Monday in September.
Rearview Mirror: How Labor Won its Day - Article from The Detroit News provides a look at the day's history in songs, photographs, and text.
The History of Labor Day - Explains how Labor Day came to be and what it means. From the U.S. Department of Labor.
Labor Day - Relates the history of the day, explains its significance, and describes ways in which people celebrate the holiday.
Labor Day at Holiday Insights - Includes fun facts and information, games, clipart, and e-cards.
Labor Day for Kids - Features a collection of ideas to use in the classroom or homeschooling to celebrate Labor Day.
Arbor Day - The history of Arbor Day with information about international "tree" celebrations. Find out when each U.S. state celebrates Arbor Day.
A Brief Arbor Day History - Features timetable of the holiday's development. From Ohio Division of Forestry.
Arbor Day - Day of Trees - Tells about Arbor Day in Australia.
Celebrate! Holidays In The U.S.A. - Arbor Day - A short history of the holiday.
The History of Arbor Day - Explains how the idea of Arbor Day was born out of the settlement of Nebraska's treeless plains.
Arbor Day in the USA - Includes background information, poetry, quotations, and ideas for celebrating the holiday as a family.
Columbus Day Word Search Puzzle - Find words having to do with Columbus Day spelled out in this word search puzzle.
Columbus Day - Timeline shows how Columbus Day became a U.S. national holiday.
Columbus Day Themes and Activities for Kids - Activities suitable for young children in home, preschool, or daycare environment.
Columbus's Ships - All about the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria.
The Columbus Landfall Homepage - Just where did Columbus first see the New World?
Columbus Day, Dia de la Raza, Native American Day - Holidays and festivals, Columbus Day, Dia de la Raza, Native American Day.
Christopher Columbus - A Culinary History - What did Columbus and his men eat? What did the Indians of the Americas eat?
Columbus Day (Second Monday in October) - Why Columbus sailed and why Americans celebrate the voyage.
Columbus Day from Rumela.com - Provides the history, traditions, and facts of this holiday. Offers the biography of Christopher Columbus. Send an e-greeting.
Columbus Day for Kids - Picture and activities kids can do to celebrate Columbus Day.
Celebrate with JOI: Rosh Hashanah - Two short stories about the holiday and also about traditions and foods.
Jewish New Year - Rosh Hashanah - A short look at history and customs plus food and recipes. Also offers free electronic cards.
Rosh Hashanah Coloring Book - Eight printable illustrations to color in.
Rosh Hashana - Learn the traditions, blessings, the meaning of the Shofar, and the vocabulary of this High Holy Day.
Rosh Hashanah is Jewish New Year - Article from FactMonster.com explains the importance of this religious observance.
Yom Kippur - Eight printable coloring pages.
Torah Tots: Yom Kippur - The story behind the Day of Atonement plus coloring pages, greeting cards, and games.
Yossi and Co. - Yom Kippur - In a cartoon panel, Yossi makes up with his sister for Yom Kippur.
Yom Kippur - Traditions and history of the Jewish Day of Atonement.
Guy Fawkes Day - Why English people everywhere gather round bonfires once a year to burn effigies of Guy Fawkes and watch fireworks. Discusses the gunpowder plot and whether he was really a traitor.
Guy Fawkes Day - Basic historical information from infoplease.com.
Guy Fawkes - Treason in 1605 - Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Why did he do it and what else was happening in England at the time?
Traditional Rhymes for Guy Fawkes Day - Three children's nursery rhymes.
Fawkes, Guy - An Encarta Encyclopedia article.
Guy Fawkes Day Celebration Rituals - Learn about why torches are carried, what the bonfires mean, and other rituals.
Guy Fawkes - Britannia's article about the life and times of Guy Fawkes.
Guy Fawkes Night - A student from England provides a brief overview of the holiday.
Guy Fawkes Day - Victorian Scraps - Short description of the holiday illustrated with Victorian artwork.
Bonfire Night - the Gunpowder Plot and Guy Fawkes - Explains what the British celebrate on Bonfire Night, who Guy Fawkes was, and what the Gunpowder Plot was.
Guy Fawkes Day - World Book Encyclopedia explains Guy Fawkes Day.
The Trials of Guy Fawkes and Conspirators - A transcription of the trial of the Gunpowder Plot conspirators of 1605. Reproduced from the State Trials, 1750 edition.
The Gunpowder Plot - Bruce Robinson explores the truth behind the plot to assassinate James VI of Scotland and I of England.
The Gunpowder Plot - An interactive game from BBC Online.
The Gunpowder Plot - Alan Haynes explores the historical legacy of the plot.
Story of Dashera and Diwali - Explains how the Hindu calendar works and describes two important holidays.
Diwali: Deepavali - Directory India - A simple explanation of the festival, its origin, and its importance.
Five Day Festival - About the festival which lasts for five days, how it is celebrated on each day.
Legend of Diwali Festival - A collection of legends behind the festival.
Happy Diwali - Provides the history, origin, celebration, and tradition of this holiday.
Diwali the Festival of Light - Students write about the five-day festival.
Children and Diwali - Two Indian girls tell what they do during the festival.
Rangoli in Diwali - Information about Rangoli, a colourful design which is made near the entrance to a house to welcome guests during the festival.
Diwali - A class shares what it has learned about this Hindu festival. Includes poems written by students.
Indian Diwali - How the festival is celebrated in different parts of the country.
Legends - About various legends behind this festival.
Dressing up for Diwali - Find some dressing up and make-up tips.
Lord Mahavira - Diwali - Learn about how diwali is celebrated by the jains as Lord Mahavira's Nirvana.
Significance of Diwali - Covers the origin and significance of the five day festival.
Ravi Varanasi - Learn about the history, sweets, and significance of the festival.
Diwali and Sikhism - An essay on the significance of the festival to Sikhs.
Hispanic America, U.S.A. - An overview of the history of Americans of Hispanic heritage and their contributions to the United States of America.
Legislative History of Hispanic Heritage Month - The text of the public law that created this celebration and several presidential proclamations supporting it.
Edsitement: National Hispanic Heritage Month - Celebrates the history and artistic heritage of the Hispanic people.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Presidential Proclamation - President Clinton's proclamation stating that September 15 - OCtober 15 will be National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Factmonster.com: Hispanic Heritage Month - Features brief description of the observance along with short profiles of notable Hispanic Americans, information on the Spanish language and holidays, puzzles, and statistics.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage - Biographies, music, a quiz on Hispanic heritage, a timeline of milestones in Hispanic American history since Columbus, and holidays and activities.
Census Bureau Facts for Hispanic Heritage Month 1999 - Population statistics about income, education, immigration, poverty, families, and where Hispanics live in the U.S.
1492, An Ongoing Voyage - A US Library of Congress exhibit which examines indigenous peoples in five parts of the Americas and their sustained contact with European explorers, conquerors and settlers from 1492 to 1600.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month - National Register of Historic Places highlights publications and places in the U.S. that deal directly with the cultural and political experiences of Hispanic Americans.
Department of Defense Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month - U.S. government site includes profiles of Hispanic Americans who have served the nation, recipes, and other items of interest.
Dia de Los Muertos - History, food, traditions, and photo collection of the Day of the Dead celebrations.
Glossary of Words for Day of the Dead - Spanish words and phrases, and what they mean in English, used during Day of the Dead.
Day of the Dead Celebrations - Common misconceptions regarding the Day of the Dead celebrations.
Mixquic: Day Of The Dead and the Day of All Saints - Description of the holiday from the Mexican Consul General in Austin, Texas.
Day of the Dead - An article that explains how Mexico honors those gone but not forgotten.
Los Dias De Los Muertos - Provides a short description of the celebration, along with a brief look at its origins and contemporary customs.
Noche de Los Muertos - History and traditions of the Day of the Dead, plus a photo of a family altar that honors their dead.
Cinco de Mayo for Kids and Teachers - Includes coloring pages, worksheets, cliparts, lesson plans, and games.
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo at The Holiday Zone - Includes games, arts and crafts, recipes, and language arts activities.
Kids-Korner.Net--Cinco de Mayo - Printable coloring page.
A Little Bit About Cinco De Mayo - Brief introduction designed for preschoolers.
Celebrate! Holidays In The U.S.A. - Cinco de Mayo (May 5) - Short history and description of how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in California.
Cinco de Mayo at Web Holidays - Learn more about this Mexican holiday. Learn to make your own piñata and a pepper garden.
Cinco de Mayo History - Tells the story of the battle which Cinco de Mayo commemorates.
Gale Group: Cinco de Mayo - Tells about Cinco de Mayo and provides simple ideas for celebrating the holiday.
Cinco de Mayo - World Book feature celebrates Mexican heritage.
Bawarchi: Pongal - Provides an overview of the festival and includes a recipe for a traditional dish.
Pongal: The Harvest Festival of Tamils - Offers cards, wallpapers, and recipes. Also provides information on rituals and legends related to this harvest festival.
Pongal The Harvest Festival of Tamil Nadu - Provides basic information about the festival, the rituals associated with it, and the legends behind it.
Pongal at FamilyCulture.com - Offers a brief description on the holiday.
Discovery India - Pongal - Provides an introduction to the holiday written specifically for foreigners.
Friendly Planet - Celebrating Pongal in India - A tourist describes the annual festival.
Celebrate Black History Month - Profiles of prominent African-American personalities, ranging from Civil Rights Activist Malcolm X to Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison.
CNN In-Depth Specials - Black History Month 1999 - Quiz, game, sites, stories, and timeline. Also features in-depth articles about Dr. King and his influence, and what it means to be African.
The Encyclopædia Britannica Guide to Black History - Multimedia site includes a timeline, overview of the eras in black history, links to biographical sketches of dozens of well-known African-Americans, and historic audio and video clips.
Black History Month - Includes myths about Black history as well as profiles of African-American historical figures, scientists, and inventors.
Black Baseball - Short feature from Sports Illustrated and CNN traces the history of black baseball.
Stamps on Black History - Tells the stories of dozens of black men and women whose faces have appeared on U.S. postage stamps. Also includes interactive quiz, word puzzles, writing activities, crafts, and coloring pages.
The Internet African American History - Interactive quizzes test visitors knowledge of African-American history. Site offers profiles of Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman and other prominent African Americans.
CNN - Black History Month - Includes a timeline, links to related news stories, and an interactive quiz.
Black History Month - Feature from Washington Post's KidPost includes a look at the observance itself, profiles of famous African-Americans, and a timeline of Black history.
The African American Journey - Tells the story of African Americans, detailing their journey from Africa to slavery, emancipation, and the struggle for civil rights. Includes biographies, a review of civil rights laws and legislation, and a look at the politics of protest. From World Book.
Encarta's Black History Month - Series of articles and multimedia features celebrating the accomplishments of African-Americans.
Highlights of African American History - Celebrate some of the key roles African Americans have played in United States history. From Microsoft Encarta.
Celebrating Black History Month at The Holiday Zone - Includes highlights from the lives of select African-American leaders, art projects for children, and discussion starters.
African-American History Month - Features profiles of famous African-American military leaders as well as other historical tidbits. From the U.S. Department of Defense.
Children's Activities for Ramdan - Learn about when Ramadan is, learn a poem or a song, do a craft project, and click on a class that will tell you more.
Ramadan - The Month of Fasting - Glossary of Islam, Eid al-Fitr, fasting, and answers why it's held this month.
The Fast of Ramadan - All about Ramadan and why Muslims fast.
Ramadan the Fasting Month - What Ramadan is, why Muslims do it, what are the rules and traditions, and a glossary of terms.
Laialy Ramadan - How Ramadan, the Holy Month in Islam, is celebrated in Egypt.
Ramadan Rules and Regulations - Learn all about what Sawm ("to refrain") is, why Muslims do it, who is exempt, and how long it lasts.
Cartoon Fun and History of Ramadan - Includes cartoon humor about turbans as well as educational facts about this Islamic observance.
Feasts of the Prophet - Ramadan and vegetarianism in Islam; and explanation of Ramadan, followed by a few recipes.
Ramadan Arts and Crafts Activities - Make a Ramadan jar, a Ramadan banner, a moon and stars mobile, paint a sunset picture.
Ramadan Coloring Pages - Celebrate and learn about the month of Ramadan and print and color these coloring pages.
Ramadan - Girl Power explains Ramadan, fasting, and the festival at the end of Ramadan, Eid ul Fitr.
April Fools' at Web Holidays - Find out the origins of the April Fool. Take the Fools Quiz. Offers crafts, recipes, and book ideas.
American Mosaic by Kenji Kitao - Explains how the Western World celebrates April Fool's Day. Written for non-native speakers of English.
Computing Corner: April Fool's Day - Provides a short history of the day and tells how it is observed in different parts of the world. Includes pranks and related links.
April Fool's Day - Features old postcards, a brief history, and traditions.
April Fool's Day or All Fool's Day - Features a brief history of the holiday.
Great April Fool's Day Comics Switcheroonie of 1997 - Tells the story behind Family Circle cartoonist Bil Keane and Dilbert cartoonist's Scott Adams' decision to "swap strips" for April Fool's Day 1997.
The April Fish Day Story - Yet another version of how the observance began.
Celebrate Holidays in the USA: April Fool's Day - Tells how people in the United States celebrate April 1.
Infoplease.com: April Fool's Day - Relates the serious origin and history of this light-hearted day.
Urban Legends Reference Pages: April Fool's Day - An in-depth look at several of the legends that surround the origins of April Fool's Day.
Boxing Day at Web Holidays - Discover the origin Boxing Day and currently how it is celebrated.
Boxing Day - Brief description from Encarta Encyclopedia.
Elaine's Boxing Day Page - A simple holiday history.
KIDPROJ MCC: Boxing Day - Australia - A brief look at the how Australians observe the day.
Boxing Day - From CanadaInfo.
Boxing Day - Short description from the publishers of World Book Encyclopedia.
December 26th-Boxing Day - A brief description, along with suggested activities.
Boxing Day - Brief description from Canadian Heritage.
Urban Legends: Boxing Day - Tells what is known about the origins of Boxing Day. Also includes several legends about the day's origins.
Colors of India - An interactive site virtually celebrating the Indian Festival of Colors (Holi). Includes information on other representations of color in India.
Holihangama.com - Offers history of the festival and why Holi is celebrated. Also provides e-cards, recipes, wallpapers, and screensavers.
Holi - The Festival of Colours - Provides a short overview of the holiday, including its origins, cultural significance, and modern celebrations. Includes photographs and online greetings.
Holi - Describes a few of the ways the people of India celebrate.
The Color of Spring - Short story about the celebration of the color of spring in Northern India.
Holika - About how Holi is celebrated by throwing colored powder in the air and patterns are painted at doorways of houses.
Holi Pictures - Stories of the origin of Holi and some pictures.
Festival of Holi - About Holi, which is celebrated on the day after the full moon every year.
Holi in India - Find out how Holi is celebrated in different parts of India and some pictures.
Holi Festival in India. - Information and links for Holi festival in India.
Festival of Holi - A thinkquest entry on how holi is celebrated in India.
Holi Celebration - Read about it's origin and way the festival is celebrated amongst the people of the country.
Safety Tips for Holi - Provides an overview of the festival and safety tips to follow during it's celebration.
National Grandparents Day - A detailed look at how the holiday began, along with suggested activities.
Happy Grandparents Day - A short history of this came to a national observance in the United States.
National Grandparents Day - Tells how the holiday began and provides suggestions for celebrating it.
Grandparent's Day History - Explains the purpose of the day, provides a short history, and includes a list of ideas for observing it.
Census Bureau Fact Sheet - Census facts For Grandparents Day.
Billy Bear says... Happy Grandparent's Day - Offers electronic postcards, craft projects, and other activities.
Celebrating Grandparent's Day - Site features both online and printable activities, greeting cards, wallpaper, coloring cards, and additional resources to celebrate Grandparents Day.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on the Net - Examines the long road toward making King's birthday a national holiday.
Seattle Times: MLK-The Holiday - Re-traces the establishment of King's birthday as a national holiday and tells how people remember King today.
Seattle Times: MLK Quiz - Interactive quiz tests your knowledge of King's life and the holiday that honors him.
The Holiday Zone: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Includes craft projects and songs for children, as well as writing ideas for older students.
MLK, Jr. Papers Project at Stanford University - A collection of King's speeches, letters, sermons, as well as his autobiography. Also includes articles others have written about him.
King, Martin Luther, Jr. - Article from Encarta Encyclopedia tells about King's life.
Martin Luther King - A short biography from the Stamp on Black History project.
Martin Luther King, Jr. - EnchantedLearning.com - A short biography and printable coloring page.
Infoplease - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Includes biography, timeline, and facts about other civil rights leaders.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day at FamilyEducation.com - Site helps families broaden their knowledge of King's life and legacy as they celebrate his birthday. Includes printable activities, interactive quizzes, and tips for making a difference.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Scavenger Hunt - A fun and educational web activity takes visitors to some of the best sites on Martin Luther King. Students may also submit poems, pictures, and other tributes to Dr. King for publication.
Martin Luther King Jr. - A multimedia look at King's life along with a challenge for those wishing to remember him. From the U.S. Department of Defense.
The Quest for Equality - Editors of the World Book Encyclopedia tell the story of women's struggle for equality in the United States and around the world. Site includes biographies of suffragists and feminists and the history of women's civil rights organizations such as the National Organization for Women.
Women's History Month - Infoplease.com celebrates Women's History Month with special features, quizzes, biographies, and timelines.
Celebrating Women's History Month - Includes timeline, activities, weekly quizzes, and short biographies of fifty women who made a difference.
Women Who Changed History - Introduces women who made a difference. Includes activities for students and teachers.
Time for Kids: Women's History Month - Tells the history behind the month, introduces a few of the women who have changed American life and culture, and features photos of some of the world's most influential women. Also includes lesson plans.
Girl Scouts: National Women's History Month - Provides ideas for celebrating the role women have played in history and encourages girls to see their own potential.
Women's History in America - Explores how the role of women in society has changed over the years, from colonial times until the present day.
DiscoverySchool.com: Women of the Century - Experience the struggles and achievements of American women in the 20th century through the heroes, events, and voices of each decade.
Women's History Month - Tells the stories of women who have willingly responded to their country's call in war and peace. From the U.S. Department of Defense.
Birthday Celebrations Net - Features songs, traditions and recipes from around the world.
Webmonkey for Kids: Birthday Invitation - A step-by-step guide to creating an online party invitation.
Cyber Grandma's Birthday Party - Filled with online party games and songs.
DLTK's Birthday Crafts for Kids - Free printable craft templates designed for younger kids.
Fun Facts about Happy Birthday to You - Discover the history of this well-known ditty.
Happy Birthday to You - Offers online games and puzzles, printable activities, coloring pages, free clip art, screen savers, animated greeting cards, and downloads.
Ivy's Birthday Greeting Cards to Print - Greeting cards to make, print, fold, and mail or give to friends.
Ways to Say Happy Birthday - Learn over 150 ways to say Happy Birthday in different languages.
Birthday Traditions From Around the World - Describes the origin of birthday celebrations and various family and cultural traditions.
Billy Bear's Birthday Party - Offers printable projects, downloads, games, and an online cake baking contest.
Happy Birthday from PrimaryGames.com - Games, musical postcards, gift tags, and stationery.
Happy Birthday - Card and graphics to download and color.
Memorial Day History - Offers the history of this celebrated day and information on U.S. War Memorials.
Every Day Memorial Day - A tribute to Memorial Day and the American veteran from the American Revolution to modern times.
Celebrate Holidays in the U.S.A. - Memorial Day - Explores how this holiday began and explains how it is celebrated today.
Memorial Day - Offers history and poetry for the holiday.
The Wall - Memorial Day Commemoration from Aristotle Internet Access - View the tributes left on the Web's version of "The Wall". Contribute your own to a fallen loved one.
The History of Memorial Day - Explores the Civil War-era origins of the holiday as well as little-known facts about America's wars. From the History Channel.
Patriotism.org: Memorial Day - Gives information on how this holiday first came to be.
Memorial Day Cards - Send your friends and loved ones a card to celebrate this holiday.
History Channel-Memorial Day - Read about the Civil War-era origins of the holiday, as well as little-known facts about America's wars.
Memorial Day Memorial - Holiday activities for children. Provides information and poems honoring the men and women who fought for America.
Confederate Memorial Day - Brief history of the celebration and an explanation as to how the graves are decorated, and why.
Robert G. McLendon, Jr. on Confederate Memorial Day - An article on the occasion of Confederate Memorial Day, April 26, 2001.
Confederate Memorial Day Service - Pictures and information on the 42nd Virginia Infantry Regiment Memorial.
Confederate Memorial Day - A poem by Oliver Reeves.
Confederate Memorial Day Photos - Photos, poems, stories, and history for this holiday.
Confederate Memorial Day State Historical Marker - Located in Columbus, Georgia, this site shows a picture as well as the words enscribed on it.
Confederate Memorial Day - Tells the history and facts of this holiday as celebrated in Georgia.
Confederate Memorial Day - Shows Mississippi's Proclamation that made this a state holiday.
Canada Day Poster Challenge - Provides basic information about the annual contest that encourages Canadian students to take pride in their heritage. In English and French.
DLTK's Canada Day Crafts for Kids - Printable craft template suitable for preschool, kindergarten, and gradeschool kids.
Canada Day Quiz - Twelve questions about Canada with answers on the next page.
Canada Day Background - Tells how Canadians got their national holiday.
Kids Domain Canada Day Celebration - Features original coloring pages, crafts, word searches, graphics and history links.
Kids Turn Central: Celebrate Canada Day - Identifies ways kids can celebrate the holiday.
Sing for Canada - One Canadian attempts to unite the country; by encouraging Canadians to sing the National anthem on Canada Day. Learn the lyrics and download the mp3 of O Canada.
Canada Day - Canadian Heritage traces the history of the holiday.
Celebrate Canada - Coloring pages, online quizzes, and other activities designed to help young Canadians celebrate.
Veterans Day - Pages include Veterans Day arts and crafts, discussion topics, language activities, songs, poetry, and book recommendations for home or school.
Why Do We Have a Veteran's Day? - The Department of Veterans Affairs relates the history behind the observance and provides downloadable resources for teachers.
Veterans Day from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs - A brief history of the holiday
Veterans Day Quiz - Online quiz designed for elementary school students help visitors review the history of Veterans Day.
How Veterans Day Came About - Explains when and why Veterans Day was created and why it used to be called Armistice Day.
Origins of Veteran's Day - About how this day honors all American soldiers who fought and died for their country.
Veterans' Day - The American Embassy in Sweden explains why Americans celebrate the second Monday in November as Veterans Day.
Veterans Day School Play - A play that kids in elementary school have put on.
The Origins of Veterans Day - How it used to be called Armmistice Day and about Arlington National Cementary observances.
VFW - The Origins of Veterans Day - Reproducible article traces the history of Veterans Day.
Veterans Day - A short encyclopedia article.
Veteran's Day - Provides information on the holiday, its history, crafts, and stories.
CBC 4 Kids: Remembrance Day - Information about some wars, war stories, what it was like to be a child in Canada during World War II, John McCrae and the poem "In Flanders Field", and related links.
Veteran's Day for Children - Includes family activities and suggested books.
NOBLE Web: Veterans Day - Short history and related links especially for kids.
Santa Lucia, Queen of Lights - Photographs of a Lucia Day celebration and the words to the Sankta Lucia song, in Swedish and English.
Saint Lucia Day - A brief history of the holiday along with a recipe for the traditional saffron buns that are served.
Happy Holidays from BlackDog - Includes free holiday screen savers, coloring pages, games, and puzzles.
Holiday Stuff for Children - Thanksgiving and Christmas sites for children. Includes arts and crafts, coloring pages, and holiday stories.
Children Of The Moon Playhouse - Provides weekly themes, holidays, animals, arts, crafts, and fun activities. Created for chronically-ill children, but fun for everyone.
Heather's Happy Holidaze - Nine-year-old Heather came up with the ideas; her mom and dad put them on the web. Each holiday has history, gift ideas, a coloring page, and things to do.
Billy Bear's on Holiday - Holiday stories, online games, clipart, printable activities, and coloring pages.
DLTK's Holiday Crafts for Kids - Printable templates for children's holiday crafts. Suitable for preschool, kindergarten, and gradeschool kids.
Kids Domain Holidays - Holiday and seasonal software downloads, jokes, games, coloring pages, stories, and links.
Celebrating Holidays with a Kid's Heart - Includes on-line games and puzzles, activity and coloring pages, free original clipart, screen savers, and downloads.
KIDPROJ's Multi-Cultural Calendar - Part of KIDPROJ, site is a searchable database of world-wide holidays; all information is written by children.
Cathy's Picnic - Site offers holiday crafts, games, riddles, puzzles, stories, and recommended links.
Celebrations Around the World - Tells about holidays celebrated by people around the world. Includes games and activities.
Parent Patch Holidays - Features educational and fun holiday resources.
Year Round Holiday Games for Families - Provides printable word searches, scrambles, mazes, and other games appropriate for children. Graphics intensive.
Holiday Themes and Activities for Kids - Hundreds of holiday activities appropriate for preschool and school-age children.
Through the Year: Holidays and Celebrations - Directory of links for many different holidays, from the librarians of NOBLE, the North of Boston Library Exchange.
Holiday World - Offers stories, poems, and activities for Christmas, Halloween and St. Patrick's Day.
Histories of the Holidays - Short articles explain the histories of most American holidays, their symbols and traditions.
Shichi-Go-San for Kids - Japanese Holiday for 7-5-3 year old boys and girls. Visit a Shinto Shrine in Tokyo. See what kids wear, what they get to eat, and learn about the important symbols of Shichigosan.
Seasonal Web Pages - Offers stories, poems, and historical background information related to Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, and Halloween.
Celebrating The Fall Harvest - Games and activities for celebrating the fall harvest season with kids.
Conkers and Ghosts - British site for children about local traditions, customs, and folklore celebrates "Pigs Face Day" or "Dragon Battle Day."
Holiday Fun from PrimaryGames.com - Holiday games, crafts, coloring pages, stationery, and musical postcards.
Unknown, Silly, Crazy, Bizarre, Goofy, Untraditional Monthly Holidays, Celebrations & Observances - Information, history, and links for some unknown holidays observed in the United States.
Earth Calendar - A daybook of holidays and celebrations around the world. Holidays are listed by date, country, and religion.
Christmas at KraftProject - Variety of holiday craft projects for people of all ages.
Citizenship Day: from Rumela.com - History, tradition, and facts of this event.
Kids' Turn Holidays - Includes crafts, games, recipes, and information on traditions.
OPM Federal Holidays - Offers a list of federally-recognized holidays celebrated in the United States.
History of the Holidays - Provides information, and the history on Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa from the History Channel.
KidsMakeADifference.com - Make a Difference Day site tells about some of the big things little people are doing in and around Panama City. Includes online and printable coloring pages.
Youth Online Club's Holiday Place - Crafts, recipes, traditions, games, printables, coloring pages, trivia and other holiday fun.
Chantessy's Page of Holiday Fun - Activities for the current holiday. Includes games, jokes, poems, book reviews, and music.
Kards For Kids - Animated musical greeting cards and interactive fun pages.
Scribes of the Goddess - Offers lyrics to several yule songs for children.
Yule for Kids - Describes what yule is and how it is celebrated.
Passover - Pesach games - Stories, educational material, games, and coloring pages for Jewish children.
Passover - Two Passover stories for children plus several tales for older people. From the Chabad-Maryland Region.
Temple B'nai Shalom - Takes a look at why Reform Jews observe seven days of Passover and Orthodox Jews observe eight days.
From Pesach to Shavuot: - Children's activity page for Passover and other Jewish holidays.
Songs for Passover - Has music and notes, along with audio.
Kid's Domain Passover - Has articles about what Passover is, printable coloring pages, and crafts.
Anshe Emes Chometz Hunter - An online treasure hunt game.
Prepare Your Seder Plate - Interactive game for setting the table for a seder.
Billy Bear's Pesach Holiday - Stories, games, activities pages, holiday pages, screen savers, desktop and webpage decor.
Afunk.com - Passover Coloring Pages - A collection of coloring pictures and brief holiday information for kids.
Passover Clip Art from Kid's Domain - Passover clip art for free.
Temple B'nai Shalom: The Life of Moses - Originally published in 1915.
Quiz on Pesach - Interactive online quiz about Passover, with answers.
ChildFun's Passover Page - Passover information, crafts, and recipes.
Passover on the Net - The story of Passover, a seder guide, music, recipes, and the text of the haggada.
HanuKat celebrates Passover - An online story for kids, along with printable Matzo treasure hunt.
Family Passover with Aish - Includes stories, games, tips, craft ideas, and print-and-play pages.
Passover Coloring Pages - Seven free printable coloring pages for kids.
Akhlah: Passover (Pesach) for children - History, traditions, blessings, coloring pages, crafts, blessings and Hebrew vocabulary for Passover are talked about.
Christmas Time Together - Christmas calendar links with things to do everyday until December 25. Includes games, recipes, stories, decorating ideas, and crafts.
Merry-Christmas.com - Includes holiday stories and traditions, music, games, and recipes.
BlackDog's Christmas - Includes recipe for reindeer food, screen savers, pages to color on-line and off-line, a place to send letters to Santa, and games.
Elves R Us - Includes stories, coloring pages, online greetings, clip art, recipes, and online carols.
Absolutely Christmas - Offers crafts, games, music, riddles, recipes, and stories.
CVC Christmas Page - Short Christmas history, along with customs and songs from around the world. Also includes stories, slide shows, and video clips produced by CVC students.
Christmas Time at Kid's Domain - Holiday Macintosh and PC shareware and freeware. Original coloring pages, crafts, word searches, mazes, graphics, and music.
Christmas Celebrations : 123christians.com - Christmas history and how it is celebrated around the world, cards, wallpaper, recipes, carols, and decorations.
Merry Christmas from PrimaryGames.com - Includes printable coloring pages, games, crafts, stationery, and musical postcards.
North Pole.net - Send Santa an e-mail then enter the Christmas drawing contest. Find out how Santa starts up Christmas every year.
Christmas - Navidad - Includes holiday history, the background of several traditions, tips for the season, and stories. In English and Spanish.
Christmas Songs Of The Season - MIDI files and lyrics for over two dozen Christmas songs.
The Osmond's Christmas - Stories, poems, history, coloring pages, games and the words to hundreds of Christmas carols and songs, from A to Z.
A Very Merry Christmas Site - Clip art featuring the Peanuts gang, the Grinch, and Tigger. Also provides a print and color page.
Holiday Fun - Find the history of Christmas for several countries, information about Kwanzaa and Hanukah as well as clip art and icons.
Jones family christmas - Coloring pages, arts and crafts, recipes, Christmas music, and a quiz.
Christmas Printables - Offers word searches, crosswords, vocabulary words, and math worksheets.
A Bell Family Christmas for the Whole Family - Offers stories and poems, music, recipes, printable gift tags, printable coloring pages, holiday fonts, games, and other activities.
Not Just for Kids Christmas - Pages combine the Gospel story, traditions, and music of the holidays with stories, poems, activities, games, and recipes. It is a site for kids and their families.
Celebrating Christmas with A Kid's Heart - Play online games, print out some gift tags, color a picture, do a puzzle, or download some free kids clip art, screen saver, or mini game.
A Lil' Christmas - Featuring kid games, coloring pages, links, Santa drawing pad and, an original Lil' Fingers Storybook.
Santa's Grotto - Cards, letters from Santa, poems, stories, recipes, festive pictures and jokes.
Children's Christmas Page - Animated Christmas message for kids.
Happy Holidays! in Michigan - Collection of holiday links along with an original story.
Sophie's Christmas Crackers - Includes jokes, tongue twisters, coloring pictures, facts, fun, and a link to e-mail Santa.
Anita's Kitty Haven - Send a Christmas Tree as well as stories, poems, and links.
Billy Bear Says Merry Christmas - Free screen savers and wallpaper. Offers stationery, greeting cards, games, and downloads.
Personality Creations Christmas Fun Spot - Something for kids of all ages. Crafts, recipes, carols, stories, postcards, coloring pages, wavs, stories and games.
Bethany Roberts' Christmas Fun for Kids - Offers stories, poems, songs, jokes and riddles, tongue-twisters, recipes, crafts, and a place to submit your Christmas poems. Requires high-speed connection.
Christmas Wonderland - Provides printable projects, coloring pages, childrens wish lists, gift and card list, ornaments, and gift tags. There are also holiday animations and snowglobes for web pages.
Rudolph's Reindeer Christmas - Midis of popular holiday carols. Lyrics to songs from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer TV Christmas special. Also a page on Charlie Brown's Christmas special.
TOL- A Special Christmas For The Whole Family - Offers crafts, stories, history, Christmas Tree care, coloring pages, along with facts and legends.
Merry Christmas - Includes history, tales and stories, information on celebrations around the world, jokes, recipies, and e-greetings.
Elle's Christmas Page - Decorate a christmas tree, build a snowman or nativity. Visit Santa's Elves and Reindeer, and the Christmas Village. Write Santa Claus, or submit a holiday recipe to Mrs. Claus.
Glory's Silver Bells - Discover the magic of Christmas as you visit Elvesville and Santa's Village. Play elf games, read Santa's message, sing along, and write your own Santa story.
A Double Dose of Christmas - Article discussing how to handle Christmas after there has been a divorce.
A Little Christmas Magic - Includes Christmas histories, original stories, desktop downloads, and printable coloring pages.
Christmas Corner at Kids' Turn Central - Includes crafts, history, and a cookbook.
Crew's Nest Christmas - Offers the history of the Christmas card, celebrations in other countries, jokes, stories, and clip art.
Fun Christmas Site for Kids - Features crafts, word search, printable coloring sheets, carols and jokes.
Christmas Portal I will hold Christmas in my heart and... - Features online Advent calendar, along with free icons, poems, stories and midis. In English and German.
A Little Christmas Magic - Features downloads, coloring pages, a Harry Potter Christmas, cartoon graphics, carol lyrics, recipes, and crafts.
Holiday fun for kids - Includes coloring pages, word searches, holidayquizzes, stationary, thank you notes, and gift tags for kids to print and complete.
GrottosOnline.com - Write to Santa, build your own grotto, or locate major grottos in the United Kingdom.
Did You Know? All About Christmas - Find out fascinating information about the history of Christmas, the elves, Boxing Day, reindeer, cards, stamps, carols, and gifts.
How Did Christmas Start? - Explores the origin of Christmas, Boxing Day and Christmas Eve celebrations in the West today. Examines what the Christmas story all about and whether it has real meaning today.
How Stuff Works: Christmas - Answers over thirty questions about the traditions behind Christmas trees, cards, shopping, plants, songs and customs.
Johnkankus: Roots of an African-American Christmas - Research on 200 year old African-American tradition, The Johnkankus, which is based on West African Masquerade traditions.
Why Christmas? - Answers questions. Information includes how customs originated, how the holiday is celebrated around the world, and why it exists.
Myths and Lore of Mistletoe - All about mistletoe, its biology, and traditional lore. From the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
The History of Christmas - Explains how the modern celebration evolved.
How Mistletoe Works - Detailed, in-depth explanation of mistletoe. Includes some popular myths.
When Christmas Was Banned in Boston - Tells about the Puritans' decision to outlaw Christmas celebrations in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
World Book: Christmas - The editors of World Book lead children on a journey back in time to discover the source of this winter holiday. Along the way, kids learn about traditions around the world.
Christmas with Mark Twain - Describes the flurry of seasonal activities in the Clemens home.
The Story Of The Christmas Tree - Several historical clues that suggest where the custom of having a tree in the home during Christmas time comes from.
The Annual NORAD Tracks Santa Claus Website - Learn about NORAD and how they track Santa, as well as Santa's Secrets. Hourly updates on Santa sightings and Santa's progress are available in audio, image and video.
The North Pole Times - Santa's daily newspaper includes stories, games, Christmas news and a link to e-mail Santa.
Email Santa - Send your Christmas wish list to Santa, and he will reply personally; or write a letter from your pet to Rudolph. Print out pages to color, see photos of Santa on vacation, play word find games, or vote for who should guide Santa's sleigh.
Radio Santa Claus - From Finnish Lapland. Listen to Santa Claus's radio station, play Find Santa, and check the Christmas calendar daily.
North Pole 4 Kids - Send e-mail to Santa and get a reply, countdown until Christmas, read and hear stories, or listen to carols. Requires Flash plug-in.
Santa Live from the North Pole - Schedule a visit with Santa, play Christmas Tic Tac Toe, or get a mistletoe kiss.
Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer - Listen to the music for the song.
Santa-Claus.com - Hear Santa speak. Send greeting cards, play games, and send Santa Claus your Christmas wish list.
The Santa Express - Visit Santa and his elves, print out Christmas pictures for coloring and crafts, try some holiday recipes, or play Santa's find it game to win an award. Hint: Turn off JavaScript ("active scripting") before you go.
Click2Biography - St. Nicholas: The Real Santa Claus - Take a virtual journey to the world of the real Santa Claus whose name was Nicholas of Myra. Learn what he did to help children in the 4th Century.
Santa Claus at Claus - Check your naughty or nice rating, play games in elf school or print your honorary elf diploma. E-mail Santa or track his journey Christmas Eve.
Santa Claus at the Northpole - Enjoy Christmas at the North pole in Santas Secret Village. Send a letter to Santa or a Christmas card to a friend. Find yummy recipes, stories, activities and games.
NorthPoleVillage - See Santa getting ready for his Christmas Eve ride. Enjoy free holiday games, stories, and music. Email Santa and he will email you back.
Santa Claus Live Broadcast Christmas Eve - Kids & parents email to Santa Claus. Christmas music, Santa on-line games, Christmas pictures, and a live Christmas Eve broadcast tracking Santa Claus.
Santa Watch - Track Santa on Christmas Eve with our live radar screens and reports.
Santa Letters Online - You can send a letter and a Christmas wish list to Santa. If your parents give permission, Santa will send you an e-mail.
E-Mail From Santa - E-mail Santa and receive a reply.
Santa's Magical Key - Allows kids to write their wishes to Santa and get a letter back.
E-mail Santa Claus - E-mail Santa for free and receive a personalized story back.
Email Santa Your Christmas List - Got a long list of Christmas wishes? Send to Santa and receive a reply.
St. Nick's Workshop - Send a letter to Santa for free and get an answer.
Email Santa Claus - Send Santa an email. Then, don't forget to send your pet's wish list to Rudolph. See who's been naughty or nice.
Write a Letter to Santa - Mail a letter to Santa Claus here, and get an e-mail back.
The North Pole - Send a letter to Santa, and he will write back to you as soon as he can. You can meet the elves too.
Santaville - Write a letter to Santa, and he will write back to you. You can also check out the weather at the North Pole.
WriteSanta.net - Send your Christmas wish list directly to Santa by e-mail.
Merry Christmas from BlackDog - Write a letter to Santa and receive an email back.
Christmas List to Santa - Kids can send a letter to Santa and receive a response.
The History of Santa Claus - Where Santa Claus came from, and what some people think he looks like. For younger kids.
Saint Nicholas - Three versions of the life of St. Nicholas. One is for kids younger than about 8, another for ages 8-14, and the third for older teens.
Saint Nicholas - A short description of the way that the real Santa Claus acted. He was famous for his kindness in helping others.
How the Dutch of "New Amsterdam" Brought St. Nick to N.Y. with Them - The reason New Yorkers and Americans celebrate St. Nicholas is that Dutch immigrants brought their traditions about Sinter Klaas with them.
James and the Christmas Wagon - Features animated children's Christmas story.
Christmas Stories - Religious Christmas stories and articles for the entire family.
Christmas Stories - A small collection of original Christmas stories.
Christmas Haiku - Minimal Christmas poems from the Japanese tradition of haiku.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Online version of Dr. Seuss's Christmas classic features original illustrations and text. Also includes Real Audio.
Absulum The Reindeer Elf - A Christmas Story by Duncan Wells - Tells why Absulum must work in the reindeer barn while the other elves stay in Santa's workshop making toys and having fun. In Real Audio.
The Gift of the Magi - O. Henry's classic short tale of giving and receiving.
Northside High School Interactive Christmas Stories - Interactive stories created by high school students.
A Christmas Carol - Complete text of classic Dickens' tale that brought Ebenezer Scrooge to life.
Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus - Text from the famous New York Sun editorial.
Christmas Tales - Original stories and poems to make even the grumpiest of Scrooges smile. Sing-a-long to new lyrics to old Christmas classics.
Austin and the List-A Christmas Story - Read about Austin, the typewriter, and the role he played for Christmas.
Santa's Web Wonderland - Includes original poems, links to classic stories, and seasonal recipes.
Traditional Nativity Play For Kids - Offers Christmas play written for churches and non-profit organizations. Appropriate for children ages 3 years and up.
Heartwarming Christmas Stories and Poems - Traditional as well as lesser known works.
The Christmas Fairy - A heartwarming story to tell by the fire.
Christmas Dance - A Christmas story starring Sugar Plum Fairies.
A Christmas Gift Sent Special Delivery - Simple Christmas drama can be performed with just a few children and teenagers, a limited amount of space, and limited materials.
Christmas Eve - One-act drama moves the Christmas story into the 21st century.
The Christmas Story - The story of Christ's birth, as it appears in the Bible, is organized here in dramatic form.
Andrew's Christmas Page - Offers Christmas carols, poems, and stories including How The Grinch Stole Christmas.
John Piper's Advent Poems - These poems are mostly stories from the lives of Biblical saints or fictional characters who find their lives intertwined with significant events in history.
CanTeach Christmas - Offers several short holiday poems for the season.
Medieval Christmas - Tells how the holiday was observed centuries ago.
Merry Christmas in Over 350 Languages - Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays expressed in the languages of the world. Click on any language name for detailed information.
Christmas Traditions Around the World - Ever wonder how they celebrate Christmas in Japan? Germany? Poland? This site tells about celebrations in more than a dozen countries.
Christmas Around The World - Discover how people in more than 30 countries celebrate the holiday.
Celebrations Around the World - Information explaining cultures, traditions and celebrations in different countries.
Christmas in the Netherlands - Read how the Dutch celebrate Christmas with Sinterklaas.
Egyptian Christmas - Learn how Egypt celebrates the holidays. Includes a recipe for their holiday dish, Christmas Lebkuchen.
Christmas Traditions - How the holiday is celebrated in the Ukraine. Find out why the Ukrainians honor Christmas in January instead of December.
Santa Claus in Greenland - Discover the rooms of the KONGSGAARDEN house each filled with fun, games, activities, and adventure. Includes information about Greenland.
World Wide Christmas Calendar - Find out about Christmas traditions in countries around the world.
Christmas Traditions in Yorkshire - Yorkshire native describes the holiday traditions of her childhood.
Christmas and New Year Traditions in the UK - Describes British traditions including Yule logs, Christmas crackers and exchanging gifts.
Kids Christmas Crafts - Reindeer loot bags, Santa ornaments, and Christmas candles.
Christmas Gift and Craft Project Ideas - Numerous ideas for gifts to make and projects to decorate the home.
Christmas Kid Crafts - Things to make for the tree and home.
KinderArt - Seasonal Themes - December - Free online art lesson plans; each lesson indicates age range for which it is suitable.
DLTK's Christmas Activities for Children - Printable templates for children's Christmas crafts suitable for preschool, kindergarten and gradeschool kids.
Christmas-Activities.com - Includes Christmas craft ideas and printable coloring pages.
Christmas Crafts - Simple craft activities and other projects for kids.
KD Craft Exchange - Christmas Crafts - Large collection of craft activities, sorted by category. Includes ornaments, table and door decorations and cooking fun.
Gifts You Can Make - Step-by-step directions for gifts kids can make for other kids.
Gingerbread House Recipes and Information - Guide to making a holiday gingerbread house. Includes recipes and design tips.
Borax Crystal Snowflake - Directions for growing a snowflake in a jar.
Christmas Coloring Book - Choose from a selection of coloring pages, grouped by theme.
Christmas Paper Models - Various free Christmas related paper models for use as ornaments.
The Kringle Kopter - A free download of this Santa Helicopter.
Snowman Paper Doll - Daniel's Place snowman paper doll.
PaperToys.com: Christmas Tree - Printable model of a 3-D Christmas tree.
Abigail's Christmas Collection - Holiday recipes and crafts - all ages.
Snowflake Cards - These four pop-up snowflake greeting cards are easy to make.
A 3D Manger - Paper model of a 3D manger Christmas scene, including Wise Men.
Mother's-Home.com: Christmas Activities - Find ideas for making different kinds of crafts.
Christmas Projects - Printable ornaments, decorations, frames, and boxes from Hewlitt-Packard.
Christmas Crafts and Activities - A borax crystal snowflake to grow, CD wreath, pictures to color, and stories.
Marbelized Ornaments by Better Homes - Tells you how to make ornaments that have that marbelized look.
Woman's Day Magazine Christmas Crafts - Make baby snowmen and spoonies
Enchanted Learning: Winter, Christmas, and Hanukkah Crafts - Simple projects made from things found around the house.
Reader's Digest Christmas - Get into the do-it-yourself spirit with gifts you can make for adults, kids, even pets.
Christmas at The Holiday Zone: Arts and Crafts - More than a dozen craft activities, including printable projects.
Christmas Fun and Crafts - Printable activities for youngsters.
Winter Holidays and Christmas Crafts - Winter Holidays and Christmas crafts.
Christmas Crochet Patterns - Holiday note holder, Christmas crocheted stocking, Christmas coasters.
Christmas at imagitek.com - Crafts - Christmas Crafts from imagitek.com
Christmas Ornaments - Paper project for kids to make ornaments for their Christmas tree.
Welcome To Its Santa - Easy holiday crafts and no-bake treats for young children, as well as Mom and Dad.
Boowa and Kwala's Christmas Fun - A christmas song, tree and decorations game, advent calendar, plus a surprise visit from Santa Claus. [Flash 4 plug-in required]
Electric December 2001 Advent Calendar - A digital advent calendar with 24 presents and emailable cards from Bristol. Each day is represented by animation, games, video, short films, poetry, prose, or visual art.
Advent Calendar for Kids - Activities for kids to enjoy every day on their countdown to Christmas.
The Christmas Story - Read the story and then print out pages to color.
Burr! - All kinds of online games, puzzles and other activities from Bonus.com.
Christmas Calendars - Interactive, customizable advent calendars.
Christmas Games and Party Ideas - Printable games for celebrating at home or in the classroom, as well as active games for entertaining larger groups. Also offers a Christmas reading room.
Castle Arcana Tree Trimming - Decorate a holiday tree online with this Flash-based activity.
Build a Snowman at Donna's Christmas Place! - Drag and drop more than fifty pieces to create unique snow people. Graphic intensive.
Christmas for Kids - A treasure hunt, free downloads, tongue twisters and simple ways kids can learn to give.
Elf-Ford's Dressup Gift Game - Give an elf the gift of clothes this Christmas.
Marshmallow Peeps - Official site of this best-selling treat includes fun facts, history, crafts, recipes, and a virtual factory tour.
Billy Bear's Happy Easter - Online stories, games, downloadables, printable pages, crafts, and desktop set.
Kid's Domain Easter Time - Lots of online Easter games, crafts, printable puzzles and coloring pages, clip art, stories, and downloads.
Heather's Happy Holidaze for Kids Only! - Includes history, coloring page, gift ideas, and suggested activities.
Rosie's Easter Basket - Includes stories and poems, the Biblical Easter account, Easter egg trivia and tips, online games, printable notes, and recipes.
The Twelve Voices of Easter - RealAudio and visual drama written reflects on Christ's final hours. It portrays the reactions of those who abandoned, who assaulted him, and who stood by him.
Absolutely Easter - Offers stories, online activities, printable craft projects, and riddles.
Kids' Turn Central: The Bunny Hutch - Make a bonnet or chocolates, play games, color pictures, or send cards.
Bunnies and Easter Don't Mix - House Rabbit Society page helps adults make informed decision on purchasing a cute little bunny as an Easter gift.
Celebrating Easter with A Kid's Heart - Decorate an Easter egg to print or play other online games and puzzles. Site also offers printable pages, greeting cards, coloring, clipart, downloads, wallpaper, and screen savers.
Easter Magic from Bonus.com - Includes printable cards, online games, and the story of Peter Rabbit.
Easter Bunny's Net - Includes Easter recipes, songs, and traditions from around the world.
Egg Safety - Guidelines on selecting, storing, and preparing Easter eggs so that Easter egg hunts are safe.
BlackDog's Easter Celebration - Features free Easter games, puzzles, mazes, wallpaper, screen savers, print and play downloads, vintage Victorian and cartoon cards, and blank Easter stationery.
Easter at PrimaryGames.com - Free printable coloring pages, stationery, musical postcards, and Henry's Egg Factory game.