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Holiday Links

CHRISTMAS

Claus.com
A merry site with games, crafts, a Santa tracker, and lots of other activities. (9-99)

Customs
Click on a country and learn how Christmas is celebrated there. (5-00)

Dave's Snowflake Pattern #1
Print and cut a paper snowflake. (12-99)

Dave's Snowflake patterns #2
Three more snowflake patterns. (3-01)

History
The history of Christmas from World Book. Includes the history of customs and symbols from around the world. (9-99)

Manger Craft
Print and cut patterns to make your own manger scene. (12-99)

North Pole.com
Read stories, visit with the reindeer and have fun with Santa and Mrs. Claus. (8/99)

CHINESE NEW YEAR

Chinese New Year
From Kids' Domain. Links to lots of sites. Coloring pages, information, and more. (3-02)

EASTER

Easter Fun
Fun and games! (9-99)

Easter History
The story and meaning of Easter. (9-99)

FOURTH OF JULY

Independence Day at KidsDomain
History, crafts, and fun. (9-99)

GROUNDHOG DAY

Day of the Shadow
Learn about shadows, groundhogs, hibernation and sundials. (1-00)

Phil's Fan Club
Official site of the Punxsutawney Phil Fan club. (1-00)

Punxsutawney Phil
Will Phil see his shadow? Pictures, history, and activities. (1-00)

Wiarton Willie
Willie is an albino groundhog and Canada's leading weather prognosticator. (1-00)

HALLOWEEN

Halloween Crafts
Fun crafts for Halloween. (9-99)

Halloween Treats
Spooky sandwiches, cat cookies, and lots of other tasty treats. (9-99)

History of Halloween
Find out the origins of this popular holiday. (9-99)

Pumpkin Activities
101 things to do with a pumpkin. Includes crafts, jokes, and recipes. (9-99)

HANUKKAH

History and Customs
The story of Hanukkah along with some recipes and an electronic driedl game. (9-99)

Torah Tots
History, fun, games, and coloring pages. (Remember to ask your parents if you can print!) (9-99)

KWANZAA

Ben and Jerry Easy Wordsearch
An easy wordsearch puzzle with Kwanzaa words. (11-99)

Ben and Jerry Hard Wordsearch
A hard wordsearch puzzle with Kwanzaa words. (11-99)

Kwanzaa
Learn the history of Kwanzaa, the seven principles and symbols. (3-02)

MARDI GRAS

Mardi Gras on the Net
History of Mardi Gras with a few games and recipes. (12-99)

RAMADAN

Ramadan
History and activities for Muslim holiday of Ramadan. (12-99)

ST. PATRICK'S DAY

Absolutely Green
Games, crafts, and history of St. Patrick's Day. (11-00)

DLTK Crafts
Printable crafts for St. Patrick's Day. (11-00)

St. Patrick's Day Fun
Leprechauns, clover, and green galore. Games will make St. Paddy's day fun! (6-00)

Wee Bit 'o Fun
Learn the origin of St. Patrick's Day, why people wear green, and some St. Patrick's day terms. (6-00)

THANKSGIVING

Mayflower Page
Lots of information on the Mayflower and her passengers. (11-99)

History of Thanksgiving
From World Book, a good history of this American Holiday. (9-99)

VALENTINE'S DAY

Valentine's Fun
Games, printable cards, and lots of other fun things. (1-00)

 

 

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