Holidays

Easter Backgrounds Easter Backgrounds- Includes tiled backgrounds and borders. Easter Backgrounds, Images, And Borders Easter Backgrounds, Images, And Borders- Offers about 200 free web images. Decorating Easter Eggs Decorating Easter Eggs- Tells how to dye using natural ingredients such as onion or apple peels or spinach or cabbage leaves. Romanian Traditions, Painted Easter Eggs Romanian Traditions, Painted Easter Eggs- Explains how to blow, paint and decorate with eggs in the Romanian Tradition. Ukrainian Lent and Easter Ukrainian Lent and Easter- This site gives the dates for the Ukrainian Lent and Easter, plus the date for the Western Easter for 1996 - 2010. Whole Children Whole Planet Expo Whole Children Whole Planet Expo- Natural parenting and family expo in April in Northridge, California introduces and educates families and friends about the benefits of sustainab… Planet Alameda Planet Alameda- Earth Day activities and children's and community events on landfills and conservation in California. St. Louis Earth Day St. Louis Earth Day- Festival with a focus on the health of both the planet and ourselves. Envirolink: Earth Day Envirolink: Earth Day- An event guide complete with a history of the observance. Earth Day Coalition Earth Day Coalition- Includes list of events in Northern Ohio as well as related links. Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival- Featuring a solar-powered live music stage and performances by Daowaga All Nations Drum Group. Education Notebook: Is Constitution Day Unconstitutional? Education Notebook: Is Constitution Day Unconstitutional?- Article from the Heritage Foundation questions the federal government’s role in education. Why Celebrate Constitution Day? Why Celebrate Constitution Day?- Editorial piece from PBS examines the importance of the U.S. Constitution. Pay No Attention to This Day Pay No Attention to This Day- A tongue-in-cheek article by Harry Browne that explores the meaning both of this holiday and of the document behind it. Indigenous People's Opposition to Celebration and Glorification of Colonial Pirate Christopher Columbus Indigenous People's Opposition to Celebration and Glorification of Colonial Pirate Christopher Columbus- Press release in opposition to Columbus Day, by the American Indian Moveme… A Faithful Response A Faithful Response- A formal response issued by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA to the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christopher Columbus. Goodbye Columbus! Goodbye Columbus!- Editorial against a "racist Columbus legacy." The Yule Log The Yule Log- History of the Yule log. Songs of Yuletide joy for Pagans Songs of Yuletide joy for Pagans- Familiar Christmas tunes with Pagan lyrics. MythingLinks: Yuletide Around the World MythingLinks: Yuletide Around the World- This illustrated page of annotated links focuses on worldwide Yuletide traditions and beliefs, primarily pagan. It includes Celtic, Easter… Santa's Christmas Webring Santa's Christmas Webring- Christmas-related graphics, recipes, and Santa sites. Santa's Christmas Land Webring Santa's Christmas Land Webring- A webring for those who love Christmas. Dreams of Christmas Webring Dreams of Christmas Webring- Allows Christmas or winter-related sites which operate with safe and child friendly graphics. Christmas Webring Christmas Webring- A ring of sites with Christmas themes. ChristmasWebring.com ChristmasWebring.com- Designed to link quality Christmas sites. About.com - Christmas Lore About.com - Christmas Lore- Christmas urban legends, lore and traditions. How Stuff Works - Christmas How Stuff Works - Christmas- Answers over thirty questions about the traditions behind Christmas trees, cards, shopping, plants, songs, and customs. Cafe Traditions Cafe Traditions- Provides an assortment of Christmas traditions to celebrate with family and friends. Mr. Bingle Fans Mr. Bingle Fans- For friends, fans, historians and collectors of this New Orleans cultural icon doll named Mr.Bingle, a southern Christmas tradition for years. With historical vin… The Tradition of Christmas The Tradition of Christmas- Explains several practices that have become holiday traditions. Why Christmas Why Christmas- Answers holiday questions. Information includes how customs originated, how the season is celebrated around the world, and why it exists. Santa Claus Directory Santa Claus Directory- A directory of Santa ambassadors and helpers listed by state. US only. TheSantaTracker.com TheSantaTracker.com- Launches each Dec 1st and features Christmas games, recipes, elf buddies and a special Santa tracking. Secret Santa World Secret Santa World- An anonymous group of individuals performing random acts of kindness to those less fortunate. Provides history, examples of giving, and contact information. Fr… The Blue Santa & Friends The Blue Santa & Friends- Archeology uncovered a small figurine of Santa. The American Toy Marble Museum displays the artifact and history. ClausNet ClausNet- Extensive resource and social network for Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, Elves, reindeer handlers and Santa helpers, sharing news and information, stories and advice. The Claus That Refreshes The Claus That Refreshes- Urban legends reference page addresses the influence of Coca-Cola on the modern image of Santa Claus. Kriss Kringle.com Kriss Kringle.com- Santa Claus origins, history and legend. Santa's Winter Wonderland Santa's Winter Wonderland- Live cams of holiday celebrations, stories, message boards, and information on the season. Santa Claus Origin and FAQ Santa Claus Origin and FAQ- History of St. Nicholas and Santa type figures traditions throughout the world. The Life Story of Santa Claus The Life Story of Santa Claus- Featured in English, South Korean, Vietnamese, and Spanish. Printable in book form. All about Santa Claus All about Santa Claus- Historical data about the origins of Santa Claus and St. Nicholas. Santa's Lapland and Christmas Club Santa's Lapland and Christmas Club- An article features a gallery of photos and links. Santatelevision Santatelevision- A network of short films. Features elf adventures, Christmas around the world, foods, Santa, northern lights, and greeting cards. Santa Claus Village Santa Claus Village- Features games, recipes, send an email, holiday karaoke, and illustrations. CPSC Releases Safety Tips for the Holiday Season CPSC Releases Safety Tips for the Holiday Season- Consumer Product Safety Commission suggests safe handling of trees, Christmas lights, Christmas decorations, and fireplaces. Magical Christmas Magical Christmas- A blog dedicated to Christmas holiday events and traditions. AllChristmas AllChristmas- Offering holiday stories, poems, carols, nativity, and traditions. Deck the Holidays Deck the Holidays- Holiday history, festivals and folklore from around the world. Santa's Winter Wonderland Santa's Winter Wonderland- Poems by Michael and links.