- Holidays, Festivals and Celebrations of the World
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Celebrations Around the World
There are a myriad of festivals, religious and secular, that take place throughout the year, but the winter season boasts very special holiday events. Take a moment and check out these resources. You'll learn about other traditions and find out more about your own. Discover the significance of the seasons.
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- About.com - Judaism
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Includes a description of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah that begins on the 25th of the Jewish month of Kislev.
- Earth Calendar
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An extensive daybook of holidays and celebrations around the world including holidays by date, country, religion, and lunar phases.
- Festival of Yalda
- Iranian solstice celebrations.
- History of Hanukkah
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History Channel presents an introduction to the history of Hanukkah and the symbolism of the lights.
- Hogmanay
- Information about the Scottish New Year celebration.
- Holiday Traditions: Christmas Around the World
- Learn how Christmas is celebrated in various countries from the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.
- Kwanzaa
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An African American holiday celebrated by the African community.
- Wikipedia - Boxing Day
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Celebrated by many of the members of the Commonwealth of Nations including Canada.
- Wikipedia - Winter Festivals
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A list of winter festivals by categories such as Buddhist, Celtic, Chinese, Jewish and more.