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General Resources
Blue Mountain Arts'
Electronic Greeting Cards
e-cards for all occasions
Holiday Clip Art
clip art resources for major holidays
Holidays on the Net
Your Source for Holiday Celebrations on the World Wide Web
IdeaBox: Seasonal
activities, crafts, games, etc. for holidays
Kid's Click: Holidays
resources from Kid's Click
Multi-Culture Calendar
indexes by Month,
Holiday, Country,
Author or search for information
Yahoo Holidays and
Observances
resources from Yahoo
Yahooligans Around the
World: Holidays
resources for children |
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April Fool's Day
April Fool's Day
brief history of the holiday
April Fool's Day at Web
Holidays
What is April Fools Day and how did it begin? Information about the holiday
plus silly crafts to make and recipes to cook.
Discover Magazine: April
Fool!
It's been a long tradition of science periodicals to print an April Fools
story each year. DISCOVER magazine has joined in this tradition for the past
four years, with the some strange stories...
Yahooligans April Fools Day
April Fool Stories from Young Pranksters, History of the Holiday, and Some
Foolish Web Sites |
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Arbor Day
A Brief Arbor Day History
from Nebraska, the state where Arbor Day originated
Arbor Day Online!
information on National Arbor Day and how to get free trees
Why Not Plant a Tree?
how trees help the environment
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Birthdays
Billy Bear's Birthday Party
play games, make birthday cards, bake a cake, print birthday stationary, mix
and match birthday bears, color, etc.
Birthday Traditions from
Around the World
Birthday parties are always among the highlights of a child's year, but did
you ever wonder how the tradition of birthday parties started?
Famous Birthdays
Who else was born on your birthday? Use the monthly index or search for a
person's birth date plus try your hand at birthday trivia.
Kids Domain Birthday Fun
online games, party ideas, free software, cards, cake ideas
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Christmas
Absolutely Christmas
divided into 8 sections: 1-Fun and Crafts; 2-Games; 3-Messages; 4-Music
Room; 5-Recipes; 6-Riddles; 7-Santa's Letters; and 8-Stories
Christmas.com
WorldView Christmas, Kids Christmas, EIB (Elves in Black), Christmas
Interactive, ElfTek behind the scenes plus contests and countdown
Santa Search
write to your favorite characters at the North Pole, find resources with the
first Christmas only search engine online, color a picture, send greeting
cards, send and read letters to Santa
Santaland's Kids Corner
resource page (not just Christmas) - Christmas Activities - Advent Calendars
- Games - Story Book Characters - Education - Television Shows Science -
Movie Themes - Multi Themes - Art Work - Word Search - A la Carte -
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Columbus Day
1492: An Ongoing Voyage
excellent exhibit from the Library of Congress
Columbus Day
A Time line of
Columbus' life;
Myths about Columbus (and answers to them); A brief biography; A map of his
voyages; Columbus'
Ships; and lots more
Columbus Day
information on Columbus plus lots of good links to additional information
The Columbus Navigation
Home page
Examines the History, Navigation, and Landfall of Christopher Columbus
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Earth Day
Earth Day at Kids Domain
lots of information and activities including downloads, crafts and recipes,
clip art, coloring pages, other resources, etc.
Earth Day Groceries Project
excellent and easy project for schools - collect, decorate, and distribute
bags through local grocery stores
Earth Day Network
the nonprofit coordinating body of worldwide Earth Day activities - goal is
to promote a healthy environment and a peaceful, just, sustainable world by
organizing events, activities, and annual campaigns
Earth Day Online
features History of Earth Day, Earth Day Events, Organizer's Guide, and Add
Your Event plus EnviroLink News Headlines of the Day
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Easter
Absolutely Easter
divided into 5 sections: 1-Learn about the real meaning of Easter then try
the online quiz; 2-Play the various games, read some riddles and stories or
try some paper crafts; 3-Learn about rabbits, hares and chocolate then try
your luck with the online quiz; 4-Create a complete Easter village.
This print out, cut and color Easter children craft has a selection of 15
eggs buildings, 6 rabbits and a complete landscape section; and 5-Please
sign our guest book or write us a note.
Billy Bear's Happy Easter
lots of activities and fun from Billy Bear
Easter Activities
simple activities from Growing an Easter Basket to Chick Puppets with supply
list and instructions
Easter Symbols and Legends
brief explanation of symbols and legends
Eggs-ellent Easter
huge resource of Easter sites plus screensavers and wallpaper
Kid's Domain Easter Time
adopt-a-chick, puzzles, mazes, downloads, color, crafts, and resources
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Father's Day
Absolutely for Father's Day
Celebrations
Wallpapers, Greetings, Poems, Gift-Ideas, Recipes, and even a place to post
your messages for the world to see
Father's Day at Kids Domain
Coloring Pages, Make a Card , Clip Art, Word Search, Maze, Make a Gift for
Dad, Reading Fun, and More Father's Day Sites
Happy Father's Day!
Electronic Postcards to email to your Pop, great ideas for Gifts on the Net,
and a Tributes section so you can share stories, poems or even a little
ditty
Yahoo Happy Father's Day
Things You Can Do For Dad, Send a Card, and Father's Day Web Sites
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Fourth of July
4th of July - Independence
Day
information and resources including sound files of the presidential address
and the Star Spangled Banner
Billy Bear's 4th of July
coloring pages, clip art, wallpaper, screensaver, fireworks display, and
resources
The Declaration of
Independence
copy of the historical document with a list of all signers
Fourth of July Crafts for
Kids
how to make bags, bracelets, candles, cards and more
Kid's Domain July 4th
Celebration
information, activities, puzzles, games, color pages, downloads, and
resources
Sons of the Revolution
comprehensive site with music and links that will show you uniforms, flags,
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Ground Hog's Day
Day of the Shadow
Learn about shadows, groundhogs, Groundhog Day, hibernation and sundials.
Read interesting facts on groundhogs, Groundhog Day, hibernation, shadows
and sundials. Try the various suggested projects, color your own groundhog,
print and do the jigsaw puzzle, or test your knowledge on groundhogs and
Groundhog Day in our online quiz.
Groundhog Day
Official home of Punxsutawny Phil. Includes his official prediction, a
history of the holiday, photos of Phil,
Quicktime VR movie, and more.
Groundhog Day
Top 10 Reasons to Celebrate Groundhog Day, Groundhog Day Songs and links
Groundhog Gallery
Punxsutawny Phil has competition! Check out the other forecasters.
Groundhog Picture
a cute poem and picture to color
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Halloween
Absolutely Halloween
includes Haunted House (everything you need to build a spooky 3D paper
model); Playground (The Ghost Office, Free Halloween Graphics, some Java
Games, a Coloring Book, a Photo Gallery, a Halloween Maze, Create a Crazy
Monster Game, a Search-A-Word, Invitation Cards, A Spooky Tale, Great
Halloween links and some great Halloween Decorations); A Scary Night (help
Cathy and Billy in this frightfully cool interactive Halloween story);
Sounds of Fear (visit Uncle Freaky's music room and listen to some
frightfully cool midi music); and Spooky Fun (visit the swamp and read some
ghoulishly funny monster riddles. Don't die laughing...he he he he.)
Bats, Bats Everywhere
learn about bats, where they live, what they eat, what they really look
like, why they aren't birds, how they help humans
Halloween Costume Center
instructions on how to create inexpensive costumes from the folks at
Goodwill
Happy Halloween from Ben
and Jerry
a whole bunch of tricks, treats, tips, links, etc. to help you have a happy
and safe Halloween
The Haunted Mansion
Pictures for you to color and puzzles for you to solve as well as some
activities that you can do with your mummys and dads... Oops..did I say
Mummys? I meant moms, sorry.
History and Traditions of
Halloween
all about the holiday plus poems
Pumpkin Carving 101
everything you need to know about carving your own pumpkin masterpieces and
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Hanukkah
The Hanukkah House
make your own Hanukkah scene - a demonstration project integrating computers
and Jewish learning in a play-like setting. The Hanukkah House reinforces
Hebrew vocabulary through the creation of a Hanukkah scene. The Hanukkah
House comes in two versions: Java and non-Java.
MCS Holidays on the
Highway: Hanukkah Links
list of Hanukkah links compiled by MCS personnel and students for the
Holidays on the Highway project
Online Menorah
the Chanukah Menorah will be updated at 2000 GMT (3pm EST) on each day of
the Holiday
Torah Tots
supersite for children with online games, activities, color pages, etc.
Virtual Jerusalem: Chanukah
a supersite that brings you information, fun, games, songs, videos, stories,
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Kwanzaa
Billy Bear's Kwanzaa
fun activities and games from Billy Bear
The Black Family Pledge
by Dr. Maya Angelou
Kwanzaa: An African
American Celebration
What Is Kwanzaa?; Seven Principles; Definitions; Colors; Ritual; Email;
What's Happening?; Odds and Ends; and Resources
MCS Holidays on the
Highway: Kwanzaa Links
list of Kwanzaa links compiled by MCS personnel and students for the
Holidays on the Highway project
Official Kwanzaa Web Site
expansive account of its origins, concepts, values, symbols and practice
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Mardi Gras
About Mardi Gras Madness:
Official Site of Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras Guide, Parade Schedule, Virtual Bourbon Street, Mardi Gras Math
Game, King cake Game, Make a Float, Food and Recipe Guide, etc.
Krew of Janis
schedule for Mardi Gras in the Twin Cities
Mardi Gras on the Net
history behind Mardi Gras, pictures of floats, crafts, coloring sheets,
books, and a recipe so you can make your own "King Cake
Traditional King Cake
Recipe
ingredients and instructions plus don't miss the
History of the King Cake at the top
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Martin Luther King Day
Dr. King Timeline
major events in his life created by K-3 students at the Buckham School
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Papers Project
contains secondary documents written about Martin Luther King, Jr., as well
as primary documents written during King's life
MLK Quiz
test your knowledge of Dr. King with this online quiz
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Tribute
a Life Magazine Tribute
Seattle Times: MLK - The
Holiday
Creating a Day-How the Martin Luther King holiday was born; Countdown-Key
dates in the creation of the holiday; Ways we celebrate-Events surrounding
King's birthday; Why we celebrate-A few words from the executive editor and
the publisher of The Seattle Times
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Memorial Day
Arlington National Cemetery
the official web site of the Arlington National Cemetery - contains
information, maps, and resources
Memorial Day
a central point for finding information on Memorial Day
National Cemetery System
designed to assist you with National Cemetery information regarding:
History, Facts and Statistics, Addresses and Phone numbers, Customer Service
Standards, Burial Benefits, Eligibility, Arranging an Interment, Military
Honors, Headstones and Markers, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and much
more
National Memorial Day
Concert
About the Concert, Images, Music and Memories, A Bit of History, and
Resources and Support
Origins of Memorial Day
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Mother's Day
Billy Bear's Happy Mother's
Day
Promise Card to print, Color Pages to print and color for Mom, Greatest Mom
Award certificate, Mother's Day Stationary, Clip Art, Screensavers, Maze
Games, and links
Mom's Day Fun at Kids
Domain
Make a Card, Downloads, Clip Art, Make a Gift for Mom, Coloring, Mazes, Word
Searches, Crossword, and Books to Read
Mother's Day on the Net
history of the holiday, poems, stories to read, music to enjoy, pictures for
the kids to color, and a chance to add YOUR MOM to our celebration
Parent Soup: A Room of
Mom's Own
ideas and activities for Mother's Day including a Checklist you can print
and post to make the day special for mom
Yahoo The Big Picture:
Happy Mother's Day
Things You Can Do For Mom, Send an E-card, and links to Mom sites
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New
Year's Day
Auld Lang Syne
lyrics to the song plus audio files (uses
Real Audio plug-in)
Create a Calendar
print and color a calendar for the new year
New Year
information from World Book as well as suggestions for family celebrations
New Year History,
Traditions, and Customs
overview of the holiday
New Year's in Times Square
fact sheet and schedule of events
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Passover
Billy Bear's Pesach Holiday
print and play mazes, Chametz games, 10 Plagues Quiz, and resources
Happy Passover!
about the holiday, online game, virtual Seder Plate, Uncle Eli's Haggadah,
and resources
Kids Domain Passover
color pages, activities, crafts, graphics and links to other sites
Passover on the Net
fun Holiday things for you and your family. We've got stories of Moses and
the exodus, we've got matzohs to find, songs to sing*, and matzoh brie to
make! So bring your kids and tell your friends.
Torah Tots
the story of Passover, The Seder, coloring pages, and fun and games
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Rosh Hashanah
Celebrate Rosh Hashana
stories, games, and activities for kids arranged by theme
High Holy Days on the Net
stories of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, a Shofar to blow, some sweet
holiday recipes to bake and holiday pictures for the kids to print and
color.
The Jewish New Year
extensive site with information and links on the High Holidays
The Jewish Year: Overview
Overview of the Jewish Calendar, the major cycles of Festivals and their
significance. The details can be found in subsequent files - and they will
be necessary as background for your activities.
Rosh Hashanah
celebrates the creation of the world and is a time for reflection and self
evaluation - includes Names, Stories, Traditions, and Links
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Saint Patrick's Day
Absolutely Green
Facts and fun about St. Patrick's Day, Ireland, and rainbows plus a
children's section. Some sections of the site require Netscape 3x or above.
Billy Bear's Happy St.
Patrick's Day
clip art, games, color and activity sheets, screen savers, etc.
St. Patrick's Day
pictures to color, stationary to print and links to other sites
St. Patrick's Day Fun at
Kid's Domain
St Patrick's Mazes, St Patrick's Software, St Patrick's Pictures to Color,
St Patrick's Clip Art, and Other green sites to visit
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Thanksgiving
An American Thanksgiving
The First Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Fun, Thanksgiving Feast, and more
Butterball
preparation, recipes and just for fun
Happy Thanksgiving from Ben
and Jerry
Thanksgiving Links and Information, Native American Info, Food, Fun Facts
and More, Pilgrim Clothing, Thanksgiving Games, and Arts and Crafts
The Story of the Pilgrims
the adversities and hardships of colonial life
Thanksgiving at Kid's
Domain
Pictures to Print and Color, Some Pictures We Drew, Craft Projects, Some
Mazes for You, Software, Thanksgiving Clip Art, and Other Thanksgiving Sites
Thanksgiving Crafts and
Activities
simple inexpensive ideas and instructions from Making a Vest to a Tree of
Thanks
Thanksgiving with Reader's
Digest
classic recipes, tasty traditions, crafts and activities as well as tips for
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Valentine's Day
Ben and Jerry's Valentine
Day
craft and fun page with lots of things to make and do
Funorama: Valentine Cards
to Color
print and color a card for your sweetie
Heart Baskets
step-by-step illustrated instructions
Heart Pounding Fun
celebrate the day of love with tons of games you're sure to really love from
Bonus.com
The Origins of Valentine's
Day
how the holiday began |
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Veteran's Day
Department of Veteran's
Affairs: Veteran's Day
history of the holiday, a free School Kit, plus lots more
John's Word Search Puzzles:
Veteran's Day
find the words hidden in the puzzle
Remembering Veterans Day
arts and crafts, songs, discussion topics, poetry and more
Vietnam Veterans Memorials
contains pictures, stories, and information about Memorials to Vietnam
Veterans in the
United States and
elsewhere
VFW National Headquarters
lots of information and don't miss the
Citizenship Education section
Why We Celebrate Veteran's
Day
a heartfelt tribute to US veterans
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Yom
Kippur
High Holy Days on the Net:
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the most sacred of the Jewish holidays,
the "Sabbath of Sabbaths."
Tora Tots: Yom Kippur
customs, songs, traditions presented in a fun way for kids
Yom Kippur
Divrei Torah On The 10 Days of Teshuva & Yom Kippur
Virtual Jerusalem: Yom
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