Internet Websites
This section lists links to external websites selected by our librarians.General Holidays
Holidays Around the WorldProvides a listing of holidays and celebrations from every corner of the globe.
Holidays on the
Net
A source for holidays and celebrations. Browse"Holiday Listing and
Description" for details about each celebration, or "Holiday
Dates" for a current listing of this year's holidays by date.
Individual Holidays
Birthday Traditions from Around the WorldLearn about the first birthday party, how people celebrate around the world, or see who shares your birth date.
Chasing
the Dream: Exploring Black History
Explore Black History and Black History Month at CNN.
Historic
Places: Celebrate African American History Month
The National Register of Historic Places presents a virtual tour of historic
sites across America that tells the story of black history.
History
of Halloween
Discover the origins of the holiday, learn about the symbols, and other
grizzly facts about Halloween.
History
of Memorial Day
Learn about this national holiday from its origin to present day.
History
of Thanksgiving
Learn about the Thanksgiving holidays, including the facts and myths about
the first meal.
History of the Winter Holidays: Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa Click on a holiday for the history, symbols and traditions of each winter celebration.
Poetry
Month
In addition to getting facts about poetry month, you can browse past exhibits,
or search the database by poet or poem title, or first line.
