Holidays

John Green discusses some popular holiday traditions and how they came about.

Where did man’s popular holidays come from? What are their roots? Most people never reflect on—or investigate—why they believe and practice what they do.

In the Middle Ages wealthy people went on pilgrimages for religious reasons. However pilgrimages were not really holidays - or they were not meant to be! Learn more here.

Every country has its own set of special days that are remembered with time off work, family gatherings, or other activities. There are some, however, that are international; while they are not always celebrated at the same time, they are celebrated in a variety of countries.

The following table lists the date and name for select national holidays in countries around the world. Find the day, month, and year of inception for independence, revolution, flag, and founding days of more than 100 nations.

Holiday Traditions invites you to join us as we celebrate this very special time of the year. Our hope is that you and your loved ones will enjoy learning about how other people and countries celebrate their holidays.

Explore the traditions, origins, and meanings behind your favorite holidays. Find interesting articles, facts, pictures and more on History.

Countries all around the world will be celebrating the holidays together in spirit, making it the perfect time to introduce your child to many cultures.

Discover how kids across the globe celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. Learn about the traditions and history of each of the holidays. Includes links to audio, clip art, recipes, and teacher's guide. Students can also create their own scrapbook and send an ecard to friends.

Wikipedia's information about holidays.

How do you go about inventing a holiday? Ask the man who copyrighted over 90. It's easier than you think.

The United States is rich with diversity, which is reflected in the observances celebrated by its various cultures and populations. Knowledge of the following diversity holidays and celebrations can enhance your workplace diversity and inclusion efforts.

Find out how Christmas Traditions and how Christmas is celebrated in lots of different countries and cultures around the world!

Wikipedia's List of multinational festivals and holidays.