Holidays

Bonfire Night Traditions Bonfire Night Traditions- Detailed tradition guides, past times celebrating Bonfire night and Guy Fawkes day. Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night- Short summary of the celebrations and a conversation forum. Remember Remember Remember Remember- A musical version of the events with resources for teaching. Guy Fawkes Plot was Devastating Guy Fawkes Plot was Devastating- How Guy Fawkes could have changed the face of London if his 1605 plot had not been foiled, experts say, from BBC News. Did You Know? Bonfires Did You Know? Bonfires- Explanation of the use of the word "bonfire." Guy Fawkes Night Guy Fawkes Night- General overview of the celebrations and the ceremonial trappings of the event. History of Guy Fawkes History of Guy Fawkes- Provides a historical background of the holiday as well as information about how it is celebrated today. Treason Treason- History of the Gunpowder Plot from Channel 4 in London, England. Features an interview with Ronald Hutton, professor of history at the University of Bristol. Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night- Explains why English people like to gather round bonfires once a year to burn effigies and watch fireworks. Wiarton Willie and Groundhog Day Wiarton Willie and Groundhog Day- Includes reports, quick facts, and related links. About.com: What the Heck is Groundhog Day Anyway? About.com: What the Heck is Groundhog Day Anyway?- Includes a brief history of Groundhog Day and links to famous groundhogs, plus photos, FAQ, and event listings for the celebrati… Wiarton Willie Wiarton Willie- Home page of Canadian weather groundhog, Wiarton Willie. Wikipedia Wikipedia- Open-content encyclopedia article covering the history of the holiday. Groundhog Day Groundhog Day- Background of Groundhog day along with trivia, songs, and groundhog wallpaper. Groundhog Day Groundhog Day- A short introduction to the most-watched weather forecast of the year-and the only one led by a rodent. Groundhog Day and Chinese Astronomy Groundhog Day and Chinese Astronomy- Explanation of relationship between Groundhog Day and Chinese Astronomy. Frumious Bandersnatch Satirical Newspaper and Ezine Frumious Bandersnatch Satirical Newspaper and Ezine- "Groundhog buried alive; Phoenix faces 12 years of summer!" Satire about Punxsutawney Phil. Groundhog Day Groundhog Day- The history of how Groundhog Day started and what it means. Groundhog.Org Groundhog.Org- Official site of the Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, Groundhog Club. Includes detailed history of the day, a listing of local events, and printable activity pages for k… Groundhog Day History Groundhog Day History- Groundhog Day history from Stormfax, with folklore and winter weather lore. Education World: Ten Great Activities for Grandparents Day Education World: Ten Great Activities for Grandparents Day- Suggested activities for recognizing grandparents and incorporating them into the classroom. Annie's Grandparents Day Page Annie's Grandparents Day Page- Discusses the holiday from a Christian perspective. Celebrating Grandparents Day at The Holiday Zone Celebrating Grandparents Day at The Holiday Zone- Offers art and craft activities, printable worksheets, interactive puzzles and quizzes, poems, literature recommendations, writin… EnchantedLearning.com: Grandparents Day Crafts and Cards EnchantedLearning.com: Grandparents Day Crafts and Cards- Offers printable mini-books, greeting cards, and directions for craft projects. Fourth of July Celebrations Database Fourth of July Celebrations Database- Offers an extensive history of the holiday, complete with chronologies, an overview of oral traditions, historic speeches, legislation, and s… 4th of July Celebrations 4th of July Celebrations- Provides list of fireworks and other family-friendly festivities across the US on Independence Day. Colonial Hall: The Biographies of the Founding Fathers Colonial Hall: The Biographies of the Founding Fathers- Features biographical sketches of many of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Sketches are reproduced from the … Celebrating the Fourth of July at The Holiday Zone Celebrating the Fourth of July at The Holiday Zone- Includes historic documents, quotations from the Founding Fathers, poems, song lyrics, and seasonal activities. Wikipedia: Independence Day (United States) Wikipedia: Independence Day (United States)- Provides a brief history of the holiday, along with trivia and an overview of traditions. American Patriotic Music American Patriotic Music- Features free MP3 downloads of patriotic tunes and classical works that include them, as well as early American music. A Capitol Fourth A Capitol Fourth- Features a history of the fourth of July from PBS. The 4th of July Patriotic Fantasy The 4th of July Patriotic Fantasy- Patriotic MIDI files and U.S. historical documents. Kate.net: Happy 4th of July Kate.net: Happy 4th of July- Free 4th of July screensavers, wallpapers, and graphics; also includes dozens of links to others patriotic sites on the 'Net. What Presidents Did on the Fourth of July What Presidents Did on the Fourth of July- Chronology gives information on what the presidents were doing on the Fourth of July during their tenures. Happy 4th of July Happy 4th of July- A virtual celebration of America's birthday. Independence Day on the Net Independence Day on the Net- Includes the story of Independence Day, the Declaration of Independence, virtual fireworks, and downloadables. Annie's 4th of July Page Annie's 4th of July Page- A Christian perspective on the holiday. Learn about its history as well as what the Bible says about freedom and independence. Happy 4th of July! Celebrate America's Birthday Happy 4th of July! Celebrate America's Birthday- Provides brief historical articles for children and adults, as well as links to historical documents. Graphics intensive. Australian National Flag Day Australian National Flag Day- Tells about Flag Day in Australia and includes a little of the country's history. National Flag Day Foundation, Inc. National Flag Day Foundation, Inc.- Organization encourages U.S. citizens to participate in Flag Day celebrations. A Salute to Flag Day A Salute to Flag Day- Education World lesson plan provides classroom activities for recognizing and celebrating Flag Day. The Flag of the United States The Flag of the United States- The history of the American flag and how Flag Day become a U.S. holiday. Sheryl's Holiday Site: Flag Day Sheryl's Holiday Site: Flag Day- Brief history of the Pledge of Allegiance, as well as links to other sites related to the U.S. flag. Flag Day Quest Flag Day Quest- An elementary school in New York designed this page which asks questions about Flag Day (and supplies the answers). Annie's Flag Day Page Annie's Flag Day Page- All about the U.S. holiday, along with the Pledge of Allegiance, definitions of what "flag" means, and history of the observance. How to Celebrate Festivus - wikiHow How to Celebrate Festivus - wikiHow- How to resist holiday commercialism and stresses while still getting together with your loved ones celebrating Festivus. Festivus Festivus- Repository for Festivus dinner, grievance airing, tales of Festivus glory and woe, and feats of strength. Festivus Poles Festivus Poles- 100% aluminum poles in the Festivus tradition. Description and history of the modern holiday. Made in Milwaukee, US. Wikipedia - Festivus Wikipedia - Festivus- Hyperlinked encyclopedia article about the non-denominational holiday featured on Seinfeld, and now celebrated in real life. The Guardian - Father's Day The Guardian - Father's Day- Collected news, features, commentary, photos and video about The once a year celebration of fathers and fatherhood.