December
Feast of Chanukah or Hannakah (spelling varies)
Feast of Chanukah or Hannakah (spelling varies)
Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days by the Jewish community. Discovery Education provides videos, images, reading passages and songs for the event.
This site provides interesting facts about Hanukkah.
Often called the Festival of Lights, the holiday is celebrated with the lighting of the menorah, traditional foods, games and gifts.
December 20, 21, 22 or 23 Winter Solstice
December 20, 21, 22 or 23 Winter Solstice
The December solstice is on either December 20, 21, 22 or 23.
The video studies the winter solstice and why Christmas is celebrated on December 25. 03:41 minutes
December 25 Christmas
December 25 Christmas
Find out how Christmas Traditions and how Christmas is celebrated in lots of different countries and cultures around the world!
Christmas is one of the most popular holidays in the Western world. Discovery Education provides videos, images, reading passages and songs for the event.
History.com provides describes the traditions of Christmas around the world.
Learn how 19 different countries celebrate Christmas, including their traditions, customs, and unique activities.
Read how kids celebrate Christmas and get some interesting insights about Christmas traditions and celebrations.
This is a collection of historical Christmas celebrations for many different countries.
December 26-January 1 Kwanzaa
December 26-January 1 Kwanzaa
Find out more about the history of Kwanzaa, including videos, interesting articles, pictures, historical features and more.
Kwanzaa is a time when African Americans recognize their cultural connections to Africa. Discovery Education provides videos, images, reading passages and songs for the event.
Here are some interesting facts you may not know about this annual celebration.
Updated 10/30/2020