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Here are some great sites that where you can learn about all our vibrant festivals. Just cut and paste the link to your browser and learn about the history of the festivals, art, new recipes, send e-cards, and discover many fun and exciting links.
CHILDREN: PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR TEACHER OR A PARENT SUPERVISING IF YOU ARE GOING TO DO ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES ON THIS SITE.
DIWALI
About Diwali and Great Recipes: http://www.ruchiskitchen.com/ruchiskitchen/festivals/deepavali.htm&searchcriteria=diwali http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/manorlh/hinduism/diwali.html&searchcriteria=diwali
How to Celebrate Diwali: http://www.ruchiskitchen.com/ruchiskitchen/festivals/Festivalmain.htm
A Story About Diwali and Rangoli Patterns: http://home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/dday.htm
About the Art of Rangoli: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Woods/9843/rangoli.html&searchcriteria=diwali
More about Diwali: http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Shrine/4287/diwali.htm&searchcriteria=diwali
About Diwali, Arts, Crafts, Recipes, How to wear a sari: http://www.open-sez-mefestivals.co.uk/diwali.htm
The short version of the Hindu epic Ramayan: http://home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/ramayana.htm
Great Pre-school Activities for Diwali: http://www.preschoolexpress.com/holiday_station02/holiday_station_sep02.shtml
See how children celebrate Diwali in Seattle: http://www.seattleindian.com/seattle/libraryDiwali.asp
RAMADAN
About Ramadan, terms, fun facts: http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/ramadan.html
The Five Pillars of Faith: http://www.web-holidays.com/ramadan/pillars.asp
Children's Activities during Ramadan: http://www.submission.org/YES/child2.html
Great Books on Ramadan for Children: http://islam.about.com/library/products/aatpramadanschool.htm
Crafts and Activities for Ramadan: http://www.web-holidays.com/ramadan/pillars.asp
Make a Mosque Craft Mobile: http://www.kiddyhouse.com/Ramadan/mosquecraft.html
http://www.kidsdomain.com/activities/holiday/ramadan.html
A little girl's Ramadan: http://pbskids.org/arthur/holiday/scrapbook/eulf1.html
HANUKKAH
About Hanukkah, Great Links: http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/chanukah/index.html
Fun activities on Hanukkah: http://www.lil-fingers.com/holidays/hanukkah
Great Hanukkah Crafts: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/hanukkah
Fun Activities and crafts for Hanukkah: http://www.eduplace.com/monthlytheme/december/hanukkah_activities.html
History, Tunes, Crafts and Recipes for Hanukkah: http://www.web-holidays.com/chanukah/index.asp
Learn how to make a dreidel: http://www.cstone.ne/
CHRISTMAS
The Origins of Christmas Traditions: http://www.funsocialstudies.learninghaven.com/articles/xmastraditions.htm
Find Out How Christmas is Celebrated Around the World: http://www.the-north-pole.com/around/
Christmas Traditions Around the World: http://www.santas.net/aroundtheworld.htm
Great Christmas Crafts for Children: http://www.EnchantedLearning.com/crafts/christmas/&searchcriteria=christmas
Interesting Christmas Crafts: http://www.dltk-holidays.com/xmas/crafts.html
Christmas Crosswords for Children: http://www.topshelfmarketing.com/christmas/crosswords.html
KWANZAA
About Kwanzaa and Great Links: http://www.familyculture.com/holidays/kwanzaa.htm
The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa: http://www.web-holidays.com/kwanzaa/principl.asp
About Kwanzaa, Fun Activities: http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/kwanzaa/index.html
Fun Activities and Great Links for Kwanzaa: http://www.lil-fingers.com/holidays/kwanzaa/
Kwanzaa Games and Colouring Activities: http://www.thekidslist.com/Holidays%20&%20Celebrations.htm
Pre-school Activites on Kwanzaa: http://www.preschoolexpress.com/holiday_station02/holiday_station_dec02.shtml
CHINESE NEW YEAR
All About Chinese New Year: http://www.educ.uvic.ca/faculty/mroth/438/CHINA/chinese_new_year.html
How to Celebrate Chinese New Year: http://www.familyculture.com/holidays/chinese_new_year.htm
About Chinese New Year, great links:
Chinese New Year Crafts: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/chinesenewyear/
Great Craft Ideas: http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/chinese_new_year.htm
On Chinese New Year Make a Lantern: http://www.newton.mec.edu/Angier/DimSum/china__dim_sum__spring_fes.html
Books for Children on Chinese New Year: http://www.noblenet.org/booklists/chinesenewyear.htm
Multicultural Books
Here are a list of multicultural books that may be available at your child's library or the neighbourhood library.
Great multicultural books: http://www.pampetty.com/multigeneral.htm