Canadian Holidays

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Books about Canadian holidays

Websites

Canada Day - How It Was Then
Find out about the history of Canada Day and how it was first celebrated. From the National Library of Canada. Grade 3 and up.

Canadian Holidays and Celebrations
Do you know how Polar Bear Swim Day is celebrated? Find out here.

A Day of Remembrance
This site from Veterans Affairs Canada explains the meaning of Remembrance Day.

Thanksgiving and Remembrance Day
A history of the celebration of Thanksgiving in Canada created by the Department of Canadian Heritage. 

Victoria Day
Learn about the history of Victoria Day in Canada

Christmas

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Books and videos about Christmas

Websites

Favorite Christmas Traditions around the World
Find out how to say "Merry Christmas" in a different language.

Groundhog Day

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Books about Groundhog Day

Websites

Wiarton Willy
What will Willie predict this year?

Holidays - All

Holidays on the Net
You'll find listings of all the holidays as well as craft ideas.

Kids Domain Holidays
Crafts, online games and articles. Includes celebration ideas for Earth Day,Hundred Day and Back to School Day.

Kwanzaa

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Books and videos about Kwanzaa

Websites

Kwanzaa
Learn about the origins of Kwanzaa and how it is celebrated.

World Religions

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Books and Videos about Buddhism

Books and Videos about Christianity

Books and Videos about Hinduism

Books and Videos about Islam

Books and Videos about Judaism

Books and Videos about Sikhism

Websites

A Bow of the Head
An introduction to the central beliefs and celebrations of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism.