Holidays

A Chusok Tale A Chusok Tale- A westerner describes spending the holiday with a Korean family in this photo-essay. Preparing for Chuseok Preparing for Chuseok- Offers a foreign wife's perspective on holiday preparations. Chusok: Remembering Ancestors in Korea Chusok: Remembering Ancestors in Korea- A story about clearing graves in preparation for the Korean holiday. Celebrating Chu'seok at The Holiday Zone Celebrating Chu'seok at The Holiday Zone- Includes an overview of the holiday, craft projects, printable coloring pages, word wall cards, and literature recommendations. PBS Online: Hidden Korea/Ch'usok PBS Online: Hidden Korea/Ch'usok- Offers concise explanation of the holiday, along with a look at Korean burial traditions and the ways in which contemporary families honor their … With a Full Moon With a Full Moon- A Korean student shares how Ch'usok is celebrated in her native country. Chu-suk Chu-suk- A Korean student writes about the traditional observance and explains why it is important. The Canadian Encyclopedia: Thanksgiving in Canada The Canadian Encyclopedia: Thanksgiving in Canada- Covers the history of Thanksgiving in Canada, as well as some of the differences between its celebration in different provinces. Wikipedia: Thanksgiving (Canada) Wikipedia: Thanksgiving (Canada)- Encyclopedia entry details history and modern celebration for the holiday. Valentine's Day Online Games Valentine's Day Online Games- A variety of games and puzzles from A Kid's Heart. Some require Flash plug-in. Billy Bear's Happy Valentine's Day Billy Bear's Happy Valentine's Day- Features nine online games designed for children. Requires Java-enabled browser. Free Valentine Games Free Valentine Games- Themed online games including mah jong, Sokoban, memory, jigsaw, and slider puzzles. Carve-a-Pumpkin at PrimaryGames.com Carve-a-Pumpkin at PrimaryGames.com- Create your own Jack-O'-Lanterns with this java game. Scariest Screams Scariest Screams- A web-based experiment to find the key ingredients for a blood curdling scream. Listen to six screams and rate how scary they are. Free Halloween Games Free Halloween Games- Offers holiday jigsaw puzzles, concentration, mah jong, and sokoban, plus a slider puzzle. A Kid's Heart Online Easter Games A Kid's Heart Online Easter Games- Online javascript and Flash games include virtual egg decoration, egg hunts, puzzles, and word games. Easter Fun at PrimaryGames.com Easter Fun at PrimaryGames.com- Featuring: Eggbert's Tic Tac Toe, Easter Egg Match Up, and an Easter Egg Hunt. Billy Bear's Happy Easter Games Billy Bear's Happy Easter Games- Features bunny mix-up game and egg hunt. Use Java applets. Free Easter Games Free Easter Games- Jigsaw puzzles, mah jong, memory game, sokoban and other games. University of Vermont Extension: New Year's Resolutions University of Vermont Extension: New Year's Resolutions- Twelve suggested resolutions to help the environment. The New Millennium Starts 2001 The New Millennium Starts 2001- An article explaining in depth the reasons why the new millennium began in 2001, not 2000, with answers to possible objections. World Sensorium World Sensorium- Gayil Nalls' world olfactory sculpture for Times Square 2000 celebration. Dropped at midnight over Times Square New Years Eve. Happy New Year! Or is it? Happy New Year! Or is it?- Lesson plan suitable for middle school students examines various calendars used throughout history and around the world. New Years Songs and Fingerplays New Years Songs and Fingerplays- Songs and fingerplays appropriate for use with young children. New Year's Day at Perpetual Preschool New Year's Day at Perpetual Preschool- New Year's songs, games, art activities, and snack ideas for use with preschool and school-age children. New Year Scavenger Hunt New Year Scavenger Hunt- Site teaches history of New Year's as visitors hunt answers to questions about the holiday on other web sites. Chinese New Year Index Chinese New Year Index- A list of articles about Chinese New Year, including the origin, activities, red packets, Lantern Festival, and animal signs. Chinese New Year Chinese New Year- Relates the history behind the Chinese New Year, explains the twelve signs of the Chinese Zodiac, and allows visitors to send Chinese New Year e-cards. Chinese New Year by Natalie Walker Chinese New Year by Natalie Walker- Lesson plan for teachers of grades 2 - 3. Developed as a student project at Utah State University. Chinese New Year by John Kjar Chinese New Year by John Kjar- Lesson plan to teach students about the Chinese New Year. When is Chinese New Year? When is Chinese New Year?- Provides the date for each year between 1645 and 2644, along with the corresponding animal. MythingLinks: Lunar New Year 2000-2001 MythingLinks: Lunar New Year 2000-2001- Features a series of annotated links to Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Japanese New Year customs, folklore, and beliefs. Mother's Day and Peace Mother's Day and Peace- The story of Julia Ward Howe's initiation of a Mother's Day for Peace. Krewe of Lafitte Krewe of Lafitte- Is the largest all male Mardi Gras Krewe in the Florida Panhandle. The Krewe was formed in 1953 to promote a means to celebrate Carnival. Pensacola, FL. Krewe of Voodoo Krewe of Voodoo- Established in 2001, and participating in the Pensacola parade. Voodoo Dolls, member info, upcoming events, and photos. Krewe of Tucks Krewe of Tucks- Known for its irreverence, this Krewe began in 1969. The club takes its name from Friar Tuck. Krewe of Pontchartrain Krewe of Pontchartrain- This organization was organized in 1975 and is named after Lake Pontchartrain. New Orleans. Krewe of Caesar Krewe of Caesar- Jefferson Parish Carnival Krewe. Named after a real life citizen of Rome, this krewe features parades which appeal to children and the young at heart. Site includ… Krewe of Rex Krewe of Rex- One of Mardi Gras oldest krewes. Rex's Proclamation invites his subjects to the grand celebration of Carnival. Krewe of Choctaw Krewe of Choctaw- A social club formed to promote the civic good, and encourage the spirit of Mardi Gras. Krewe Central Krewe Central- Portal website for Mardi Gras Krewes across the United States. The Order of the Troubadours The Order of the Troubadours- The Krewe of Troubadours celebrates this event with the costumes found anywhere during the Mardi Gras season. History, royalty, troubadours ball, par… Mobile Mystics Mardi Gras Association Mobile Mystics Mardi Gras Association- Parading society founded in 1993. Site has parade, party and ball photos, history and schedules. Kwanzaa and the Symbionese Liberation Army Kwanzaa and the Symbionese Liberation Army- Straight Dope Staff reports that the Seven Principles of the SLA are taken from the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Front Page - Happy Kwanzaa Front Page - Happy Kwanzaa- An expose on the origin of the holiday, alleged criminal history and mental illness of its founder. Front Page Magazine | Kwanzaa -- Racist Holiday from Hell Front Page Magazine | Kwanzaa -- Racist Holiday from Hell- Reverend Jesse Lee Peterson argues that Kwanzaa is a politically-motivated holiday that undermines rather than supports … Jewish World Review - The Spirit of Kwanzaa Jewish World Review - The Spirit of Kwanzaa- Columnist Mona Charen argues that Kwanzaa is the ritualization of socialism. The Textbook Letter - The Kwanzaa Hoax The Textbook Letter - The Kwanzaa Hoax- William J. Bennetta's editorial. The Truth About Kwanzaa The Truth About Kwanzaa- A critical comparison of Kwanzaa in relation to orthodox Christianity. Happy Kwanzaa! Happy Kwanzaa!- Essayist Patrick Poole of Thought You Should Know contrasts Kwanzaa with Judeo-Christian ethics.