Holidays

AskMen.com: Father's Day AskMen.com: Father's Day- How-to article provides ideas for observing the day. Father's Day Father's Day- Includes games, songs, gift and craft ideas, and snack suggestions. Abigail's Father's Day Ideas Abigail's Father's Day Ideas- Includes holiday history, poetry, and suggestions for gifts. Father's Day Father's Day- A humorous look at Dads, and Father's Day. Infoplease.com: Father's Day Fanfare Infoplease.com: Father's Day Fanfare- Includes histories, stories, and fun facts to share with Dad. Father's Day Father's Day- Essay by Dr. Stanley Watson about fathers, written from a Christian perspective. Annie's Father's Day Page Annie's Father's Day Page- Reflects on the holiday from a Christian perspective. Father's Day Celebrations Father's Day Celebrations- Includes a history of the holiday, poems, jokes, recipes and craft ideas. A Chicken Named Fay A Chicken Named Fay- Humorous, animated, musical poem about an ugly chicken and her rabbit friend, and how they got to be symbols of Easter. The Date of Easter The Date of Easter- Gives the ecclesiastical rules for setting the date for Easter on calendars, differences with astronomical methods, and the current algorythm used to compute t… Whyeaster?com Whyeaster?com- Easter traditions around the world, fun activities, and why Easter exists. Everything Easter Everything Easter- Features crafts, stories, and the history of various Easter symbols. Greetings, Lore, & Customs for Springtime Greetings, Lore, & Customs for Springtime- Offers annotated links for Easter, the vernal equinox, and other cross-cultural springtide customs. Easter Lily Trivia Easter Lily Trivia- Tells of the Easter lily's popularization in the western world and shares tips for keeping the plants healthy. Easter Easter- Includes recipes and information about celebrations, history, customs, and symbols. Infoplease.com: Easter and Passover Infoplease.com: Easter and Passover- Features, history, traditions, and candy facts. The Easter Pages The Easter Pages- Lets visitors roll a virtual Easter egg, learn about egg decorating, or send a virtual card. Easter On The Net Easter On The Net- The Easter bunny, Easter eggs, and other resources at this site from Holidays on the Net. Bunnies And Easter Don't Mix 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. TIME Topics: Earth Day TIME Topics: Earth Day- A collection of environmental articles published in the magazine, including stories on toxic waste, ozone and global warming. American Catholic: Earth Day American Catholic: Earth Day- A Catholic look at Earth Day with resources on environmental information, stewardship of creation, and St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of eco… Earth Day Earth Day- Small site with the history of Earth Day and a poem. Lesson Plan - Earth Day Lesson Plan - Earth Day- Teaching plan for teachers of grades 2 - 3. Developed as a student project for Utah State University. US Environmental Protection Agency: Earth Day US Environmental Protection Agency: Earth Day- Includes history of the celebration, listing of EPA-sponsored events, and other resources. Earth Day Information Center Earth Day Information Center- Features a large collection of fact sheets and policy papers. Provided by the National Center for Public Policy Research. Mythinglinks.org: Earth Day Mythinglinks.org: Earth Day- Offers annotated links to sites that focus on the annual observance as well as related environmental issues. Earth Day Network Earth Day Network- Lists how to get involved, news items, upcoming events, and their core issues. Planetpals Earth Day Planetpals Earth Day- Contains the history of Earth Day, along with many education exercises for children. International Earth Day Site International Earth Day Site- Events, history, proclamations. Earth Day on Your Block Earth Day on Your Block- Offers activities and projects to help help celebrate in their neighborhoods; lists ideas and resources. Earth Day Earth Day- Tells what Earth Day is and when it is celebrated. Earth Day Canada Earth Day Canada- Includes list of year-round programs and links to sales sites. Can a Christian Celebrate Diwali? Can a Christian Celebrate Diwali?- Case study on whether a Hindu convert to Christianity can continue celebrating Diwali by reinterpreting it. Festivals of Bharat - Deepavali Festivals of Bharat - Deepavali- Explains what the festival signifies and what each day means. From Hindunet.org. TeacherLink Lesson Plan - Diwali: Hindu New Year TeacherLink Lesson Plan - Diwali: Hindu New Year- Mini-unit designed for use in the fourth through sixth grade classroom. Provided by Utah State University. Diwali in West Bengal Diwali in West Bengal- Features the celebration of the five day festival in Calcutta. More About Diwali More About Diwali- Interesting and practical information about the festival of lights in India. The Story of Diwali The Story of Diwali- Explains what the festival symbolizes, and how it is observed. Indian Festivals: Diwali Indian Festivals: Diwali- Very brief description of the festival. Dia de los Muertos Dia de los Muertos- Shows history, traditional foods, events and timeline, photos, altar, Realaudio interviews, and related e-postcards. Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead- Dedicated to the Mexican holiday, el dia de los muertos (the day of the dead). Information on altar making, the history of the holiday and its … Day of the Dead in Oaxaca: Oaxaca, Mexico Day of the Dead in Oaxaca: Oaxaca, Mexico- The Cabrera family describes one of the most important festivities of Oaxaca. Lesson Plan - Day of the Dead or "Dia de los Muertos" Lesson Plan - Day of the Dead or "Dia de los Muertos"- Teaching plan for teachers of grades 4 - 5. Includes a Spanish poem in Spanish and English. Janitzio: Celebrating the Day of the Dead Janitzio: Celebrating the Day of the Dead- Explores how the holiday is celebrated in Janitzio. Mything Links' Day of the Dead in Mexico Mything Links' Day of the Dead in Mexico- Collection of annotated links with traditional music and artwork. Mexico OnLine: Day Of The Dead Mexico OnLine: Day Of The Dead- Detailed description of the festival celebrating the reunion of dead relatives with their families. Includes photographs. The People's Guide to Mexico: Day of the Dead The People's Guide to Mexico: Day of the Dead- Examines the differences between Halloween and the Day of the Dead, and explores the customs related to the traditional Mexican holi… Day of the Dead in Mexico Day of the Dead in Mexico- Excerpts from Mary J. Andrade's book give a history of the holiday. Mexican Tradition: Day of the Dead Mexican Tradition: Day of the Dead- Includes comprehensive description of the holiday, its cultural significance, and the religious overtones, as well as actual photographs from t… Los Dias De Los Muertos Los Dias De Los Muertos- Provides a short description of the celebration, along with a brief look at its origins and contemporary customs.