Free Holiday Resources & Research
This category covers articles and resources about the holidays. It covers holidays such as Cinco de Mayo, Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and the many topics that come up in conversation during the holiday season. These topics include the history of the holiday, why we celebrate certain holidays, the best gifts to give to family members, or the best recipes to cook when the family comes for the holiday season.
Why We Celebrate Certain Holidays
Ever wonder where holidays we celebrate came from, and why we celebrate things like Labor Day or Martin Luther King Day? Below you will find…
Presidents Day: History, Facts, and Resources
What is Presidents Day Presidents Day is officially recognized by the federal government as Washington’s Birthday, although many states have enacted a state holiday that…
Valentine’s Day: History, Facts, Ideas, and Resources
What is Velentine’s Day We all know that Valentine’s Day means either loneliness or love and jewelry, chocolates or flowers. But why do we celebrate…
Boxing Day (December 26th)
1.When is Boxing Day? December 26th 2. What is Boxing Day? Boxing Day was believed to have originally begun in the mid 1800s by Queen…
16 Best Christmas Films and TV Adaptations 2000-2005
The best Christmas films and TV adaptations, from 2000 to 2005, are great DVD gifts to give for the festive holidays, and fun to watch…
22 Best Christmas Films and TV Adaptations 1991-1999
These Christmas movies and TV adaptations from 1991 to 1999 are great DVD gifts to watch with families and friends over the festive season. Resources,…
14 Best Christmas Films and TV Adaptations 1986-1990
The list includes the best Christmas films and TV adaptations from 1986 to 1990. They are great DVD gifts for the festive holidays to watch…
16 Best Christmas Films and TV Adaptation 1951-1974
These best Christmas films, from 1951 to 1974 are great DVD gifts for the season’s holiday celebration. Resources, facts and information include the year the…
18 Best Christmas Films and TV Adaptations 1977-1985
These best Christmas films, from 1977 to 1985 are great DVD gifts for the season’s holiday celebration. Resources, facts and information include the year the…
11 Greatest Christmas Films (1935-1950)
Along with the history of Christmas that marks the birthday of Jesus, these top Christmas films, from 1935 to 1950 are great DVD gifts for…
Christmas Trivia Questions, Lesson Plans, and Recipes
Where did the Christmas tree come from? The tradition of Christmas trees began in Germany around the year 1000. St. Boniface was wandering through the…
History of Christmas: Facts, Information, Resources
How did Christmas Start? Since festivities were mainly founded on Pagan practices, at first, December 25 was not accepted by the Christian Church as Christmas…
Kwanzaa: Facts, Resources, and Information
The word “Kwanzaa,” often spelled “Kwanza” in African countries, means “first” in the Swahili language and signifies the “fruits of the harvest.” The holiday of…
Best Films on DVD for Christmas For Teachers To Show In Their Classrooms
When Christmas approaches and as early as mid-October, people start looking around for the Yuletide Season’s gifts to give to families and friends. One great…
Veterans Day: Resources and Facts About Veterans Day
What is Veterans Day? Veterans Day is a national, federal holiday that is used to honor all veterans of the United States military who served…
Best 20th Century Movies on Witches and Wizards for Halloween
From 1939’s most popular The Wizard of Oz that catapulted Judy Garland as one of Hollywood’s biggest stars of her time, to 1996’s The Crucible…
Best 21st Century Movies on Witches and Wizards for Halloween
These films on witches and wizards have a certain magic and great to watch in celebration of Halloween. They can be rented out at video…
Day of the Dead: History, Facts, and Resources
What is the Day of the Dead Holiday? Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is a ritual celebrated in certain areas of…
Universal Children’s Day
When is Universal Children’s Day? Universal Children’s Day is celebrated each year on November 20th. Although Universal Children’s Day is not a national holiday in…
Veterans Day: History, Fun Facts, and Resources
Questions and Answers about Veterans day Everyone knows that Veterans Day falls in November every year. But when did Veterans Day begin? Why do we…
Thanksgiving: History, Facts, and Resources
Fun Facts and the History Thanksgiving Americans celebrate this holiday every year on a Thursday in November. Everyone knows that the day is filled with…
Halloween: History, Fun Facts, and Resources
History and Fun Facts about Halloween Halloween wasn’t always the silly child-centered holiday that it is today. It had some ritualistic, religious and serious roots,…
Mardi Gras Masks: History, Resources, and Meaning
A mask is defined as an item that is typically placed on one’s face and is usually worn for either performance, protections, amusement or to…
Easter: History, Fun Facts, Celebrations, and Resources
What is Easter? Easter is the most important annual religious feast in the Christian liturgical year. According to Christian scripture, Jesus was resurrected from the…
April Fools Day: History and Facts
What is April Fools Day? April Fools’ Day or All Fools’ Day is a day celebrated in many countries on April 1. The day is…
Memorial Day: History and Facts
What does Memorial Day really mean? Every year Memorial Day rolls around, and we do our usually celebrating of the event. Their are memorial day…
Cinco de Mayo: History, Facts, and Celebrations
So Cinco de Mayo is coming and you’re ready to don your poncho, slap on your sombrero, gorge on guacamole, lick the salt off that…
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