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- Send Holiday Cards Through the Internet
Lesson Plans
- -12-14-05 Budget PC's for the Holidays (CBS News)
Discusses considerations in purchasing a "lower-end" PC. 12-05
- PowerPoint Presentations and Lessons (Pete's PowerPoint Station)
Provides lessons by topic area. 1-07
Lists
- Holidays (Yahoo) 9-99
- Religious Holidays (InterfaithAlliance.org)
Lists holidays alphabetically. 11-04
- Schrock's Holidays List (DiscoverySchool.com) 2-01
- Stress - Managing Holiday Stress (Yahoo)
Materials
- Clipart for the Holidays (ClipsAhoy.com)
Provides a few free clipart samples for several holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, New Year's Day, Halloween, Veteran's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Valentine's Day, and Independence Day.
News
- -12-28-05 Re-Gifting in HIgh Gear (ABC News)
"One in four Americans admits to 're-gifting.' Comedian Jerry Seinfeld coined the phrase 10 years ago, giving the age-old practice of repackaging unwanted presents its own name." 12-05
Papers
- Ancient Roots, Modern Holidays (Donn)
Provides information on key holidays and their history, including ancient holidays, Black History Month, Earth Day, Easter, President's Day and other holidays. Also provides lesson plans and clip art related to the holidays.
- Combating Holiday Stress (MSN Health)
"Holiday stress and depression are often the result of three main trigger points. Understanding these trigger points can help you plan ahead on how to accommodate them." 8-05
- Editorial: Why Hollywood Is Not Making Movies for Adults (Slate.com)
"To make it work, the studios look for a group of people that both regularly tune into TV programs on which the studios can afford to buy commercials and who can be motivated by a 30-second ad to leave the comfort of their houses to go to the multiplexes. And for better or worse, that means teenagers." 11-05
- Gift Giving at Work (MSNBC News)
Suggests considerations in providing gifts that are appreciated in a work environment. 12-05
- Handling Depression During the Holidays (MSN Health)
"Actually, with some practical tips, you can minimize the stress and depression that often accompany the holidays. You may even end up enjoying the holidays more than you thought you would." 11-05
- History of American Holidays (Petro)
Provides the religious and secular histories.
- Holiday Parties on the Cheap (MSNBC News)
"Your holiday gift list is a mile long and there’s still the monthly bills to address. Worried that you won’t have cash left over to entertain friends and host that holiday bash you had your heart set on? Try these 10 frugal but fabulous party tips and plan a festive party on any budget." 11-05
- Holidays (Educator's Toolkit))
Provides carefully reviewed resources for each major holiday.
- Holidays (Web Holidays, Inc)
Provides a listing of the dates of holidays for month. 8-02
- Holidays - Alphabetical (KidLink Society)
Provides holidays by month and country. 2-01
- Holidays - By Country (KidLink Society)
Provides holidays by month and country. 2-01
- Holidays - By Month (KidLink Society)
Provides holidays by month and country. 2-01
- Holidays and Memorable Dates (Surfing the Net with Kids - Feldman)
Provides holidays, recognition months, special occasions, and more. Also provides information on contests and competitions. 4-00
- Holidays by Month, Country, or Holiday (KidLink Society)
Provides holidays by month and country. 2-01
- Japanese Holidays - Obon and Matsuri (Owens)
Provides a description of these Japanese holidays, including their origins. Obon is celebrated in August. 8-00
- Multicultural Calendar (KidLink Society)
Provides holidays by month and country. 2-01
- Worst Holiday Gifts (MSNBC News)
Describes five of the worst types of gifts for a man to give a woman and five worst for a woman to give a man. 12-05
Projects
- Holiday Traditions by Kids (Walnut Heights Elementary)
Provides drawings and stories on how a favorite holiday is celebrated. Mr. Winhall's fourth and fifth grade students.
Purchase Resources
- Cards
Provides sources of cards, including free email cards. 7-00
- Flowers Online (1-800-Flowers)
Provides flowers online. 4-01
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