Holiday Traditions is a page devoted to cultural traditions from around the world. 

Our students and teachers come from many countries, so remember to check Staff and Student Holiday Traditions page, too, for some of these stories.

 

Winter Holidays and Traditions

Remembrance Day  

Thanksgiving in Canada

Valentine's Day

 

Thanksgiving in Canada
Canadian Thanksgiving Celebrated	Yahoo's Index of Thanksgiving Recipes
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Remembrance Day at Canoe.com A very complete site, includes letters from Canadians reflecting on this important day.
Remembrance Day Links Good place to start your search for Remembrance Day	Remembrance Day History History includes information on many countries.
Remembrance Day Facts Veteran's Affairs site. A concise list.	Remembrance Day .  .  .We Should Never Forget An article on attending the Remembrance Day Ceremony.
Top of page   Winter Holidays and Traditions    from Around the World
Christmas in France and in Canada Lovely site with many traditional images. High level vocabulary.	Hanukah Learn more about the Jewish Holiday celebrated in December
Kwanzaa Information Center The African American tradition celebrated beginning December 26.	Ramadan: The Fast of Ramadan Ramadan is an important celebration for Muslim people. Find out more. Read an essay on Ramadan from one of our students.
The Night Before Christmas by Clement Moore. The famous story/poem. Great read aloud. Accompanied by funny animations.	World View: Christmas around the World Explore traditions for Christmas worldwide   Top of page

 

Valentine's Day
Christine O'Keeffe's Valentine's Page Recipes, customs, history. Lots to explore.	The History of Valentine's Day From the History Channel
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