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Symbols
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Celebrating America's Freedoms 
 Contains "stories about some of America’s most beloved customs and national symbols." Topics include the bald eagle, national cemetery system, Pledge of Allegiance, "The Story of Taps," and customs associated with the flag. Useful for holidays such as Veterans Day, Flag Day, and Memorial Day. From the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/celebrate/ Topics: Death & Dying, Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, History, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Military, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Nov 1, 2004 From Advent to Epiphany: Traditions and Symbols
Overview of traditions and symbols associated with the Christian church seasons of Advent and Christmas. Topics include advent calendars, candy canes, Christmas cards, Christmas trees, crèches, fruitcake, mistletoe, and poinsettias. From the United Methodist Church. Note: Links to some sites are broken. http://apmethodist.org/advent/advent-traditions.htm Topics: Christmas, Holidays & Observances Last updated Nov 11, 2009 Holi: The Festival of Colours
Information about this Indian festival "celebrated on the day after the full moon in early March every year." This holiday, "a symbolic commemoration of a legend from Hindu Mythology" and "associated with the immortal love of Krishna and Radha," is celebrated with bonfires and splashing others with colored powder and water. Generates some pop-ups. From IndiaExpress.com. http://www.indiaexpress.com/rangoli/holi.html Topics: Faiths, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Recreation Last updated Aug 31, 2005 Kwanzaa
Basic information about Kwanzaa, "a non-religious African American holiday which celebrates family, community, and culture. It is celebrated for seven days: December 26-January 1." Describes the "seven principles" (such as unity, creativity, and purpose) and the "seven symbols" (including the ear of corn and the seven candles). From the website for the History Channel. http://www.history.com/content/kwanzaa Topics: Black Resources, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Nov 1, 2009 Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture
"The Official Kwanzaa Web Site" focuses on the philosophy of Dr. Maulana Karenga, the African-American professor who created the holiday in 1966. It describes in detail the African roots of the holiday, the seven principles, and the seven basic symbols. Includes a comprehensive guide for those celebrating Kwanzaa for the first time. http://officialkwanzaawebsite.org/ Topics: Black Resources, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Dec 6, 2006 Symbols in Christian Art and Architecture
This site has an alphabetical index of brief, informative definitions accompanied by graphic depictions of the symbols and, where appropriate, biblical quotations. Find out the meaning of individual colors and numbers as well as the specific seasons within the church year: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Pre-Lent, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost/Trinity. Also included are logotypes and emblems of major Christian denominations. http://home.att.net/~wegast/symbols/symbols.htm Topics: Architecture, Christianity, Holidays & Observances Last updated Jul 13, 2005 Urban Legends Reference Pages: Christmas
The site offers over two dozen Christmas legends and myths, including Jesus' birth date, the number of wise men, the accepted meaning of the Immaculate Conception, the origin of the Yule log, the symbolism of candy canes, Christmas cards, Boxing Day, the Twelve Days of Christmas, and more, while discrediting some commonly accepted Christmas news stories. Do not miss the fruitcake page. From the Urban Legends Reference Pages. http://www.snopes.com/holidays/christmas/ Topics: Christmas, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Apr 26, 2006 Winter Holiday Roundup
Collection of material about major winter seasonal holidays, including Diwali, Ramadan, Advent, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year. Includes a discussion of why each holiday is celebrated and holiday traditions such as clean homes for Diwali, wreaths and calendars for Advent, the dreidel and foods cooked in oil for Hanukkah, and resolutions and fireworks for New Year. Also includes links to information about different religions. From Pearson Education, publishing as Fact Monster. http://www.factmonster.com/spot/winterholidays1.html Topics: Holidays & Observances Last updated Nov 29, 2007 |
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