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Calendars
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The American Secular Holidays Calendar 
 This site calculates when federal holidays and other widely celebrated days fall on any given year after 1776. http://www.smart.net/~mmontes/ushols.html Topics: Holidays & Observances, Holidays by Region, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Mar 5, 2009 Calculation of the Ecclesiastical Calendar
A form that allows you to enter a year ecclesiastical and receive the dates of various Christian ecclesiastical celebrations, such as Easter and the movable celebrations associated with it. http://www.smart.net/~mmontes/ec-cal.html Topics: Christianity, Food & Cooking, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Feb 13, 2002 Chabad.org: Jewish Holidays
Provides information about preparing for and observing Jewish holidays. In addition to the holiday calendar, offers information about religious observance, cooking, fasts, activities for children, and more. Includes a link to an international Shabbat candle-lighting schedule. From the Jewish organization Chabad-Lubavitch. http://www.chabad.org/holidays/default_cdo/jewish/Holidays.htm Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Jun 3, 2009 Children's Activities in Ramadan
A collection of activities related to Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar. Includes a poem, songs, craft projects, and study material for teachers and students. From Submission.org, an American group that condemns violence "carried out in the name of Islam." http://www.submission.org/YES/child2.html Topics: Faiths, Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Musical Genres, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Oct 5, 2004 Chinese New Year
This site provides information on how the Chinese New Year's Day is determined, the Chinese solar/lunar calendar, the animals of the Chinese zodiac, significance of Chinese dragons, calligraphy, and Chinese graphics. http://www.chinapage.com/newyear.html Topics: Astronomy, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Holidays by Region Last updated Jan 3, 2007 The Date of Easter
"The usual statement, that Easter Day is the first Sunday after the full moon that occurs next after the vernal equinox, is not a precise statement of the actual ecclesiastical rules." This site gives the rules, a chart of the dates of Easter for the years 1980-2024, and an algorithm that "will compute the date of Easter in the Gregorian Calendar system." From the U.S. Naval Observatory Astronomical Applications Department. http://aa.usno.navy.mil/faq/docs/easter.php Topics: Astronomy, Christianity, Holidays & Observances Last updated Sep 12, 2007 Earth Calendar
The "Today" button creates a list of today's holidays around the world. Tabs allow browsing by country, religions, or date. This simple site also gives dates of new and full moons. Searchable. http://www.earthcalendar.net/ Topics: Holidays & Observances, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Nov 22, 2002 Fourth of July Celebrations Database
Find "selected examples of Fourth of July celebrations that have occurred throughout our nation's history" since 1776. This site also describes the formalizing of the Independence Day holiday, and provides chronologies, stories, and speeches. Includes links to some events scheduled for the Fourth of July in the current calendar year. From American University librarian James R. Heintze. http://gurukul.american.edu/heintze/fourth.htm Topics: Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Holidays by Region Last updated Jun 27, 2007 The Hajj Ending in Eid-ul-Adha
Background information about "Eid-ul-Adha ('Celebration of Sacrifice'), also known as the Greater Eid, [which] is the second most important festival in the Muslim calendar. It marks the end of the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca). It takes place on the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar" (during December, January, or February). Includes classroom activities and related links about the holiday. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/religion/islam/eid_haj.shtml Topics: Faiths, Holidays & Observances, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Jan 1, 2005 High Holy Days on the Net
This site provides information about the Jewish High Holy Days, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, "the most important of all Jewish Holidays and the only holidays that are purely religious, as they are not related to any historical or natural event." Includes activities, stories, recipes, calendars, and information about Shofar (instrument made from ram's horn), the celebration of Sukkot, and the Yizkor service. http://www.holidays.net/highholydays/ Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism Last updated Sep 24, 2003 How Easter Works
Explains "the origin and significance of the Easter holiday and of many of the traditions associated with it." Includes information about religious observations, such as Lent and Shrove Tuesday, and cultural customs, such as the Easter Bunny, hot cross buns, and Easter eggs. Includes an explanation of Easter's date and links to related resources. From How Stuff Works. http://home.howstuffworks.com/holidays/easter.htm Topics: Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Oct 16, 2009 Jamaica National Heritage Trust
This Web site has information about Jamaican sites of historical, cultural, and archaeological importance. There are also fast facts, a calendar of holidays and other observances, and overviews of its history, government, and politics of this island nation. http://www.jnht.com/ Topics: History, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays by Region Last updated May 17, 2005 Jewish Holidays
"Learn about the Jewish holidays and explore the customs and traditions of Reform Jews throughout North America." Every description has dates, a brief annotation, and a good selection of related links. Includes a holiday calendar. From the Union for Reform Judaism. http://urj.org/holidays/ Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism Last updated Dec 1, 2005 JewishHolidays.org
This resource features the current upcoming Jewish holiday on the main page, and has a rolling calendar of dozens of other holidays, presented chronologically. Each entry has dates, a brief description, and related links. The section "For Kids" features games and other fun activities. Includes locators for Jewish religious services and holiday events in the San Francisco Bay Area. http://www.sfjcf.org/jholidays/ Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Mar 2, 2005 The Lectionary Page: A Liturgical Calendar For Upcoming Weeks
"This site was created to support all those who need access to the lesson texts of the Episcopal (ECUSA) Eucharistic Lectionary," based on the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) of the Bible. The texts are presented in calendar form, as well as through a browsable index sorted by liturgical year, holidays, feasts, fasts, and other special dates. "The liturgical color appropriate for the day is indicated." Includes several related links. http://www.io.com/~kellywp/ Topics: Christianity, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Religion Last updated Dec 22, 2003 Moonwise: New Easter Dates 1997-2205
This site features a table of the dates for Easter in the Gregorian calendar and for orthodox Christian religions. It also explains the differing methods of calculating the date for Easter (based on the date of the full moon) and proposals for establishing one date for Easter. Designed in a rather difficult color scheme by a company that makes moon calendars. http://www.moonwise.co.uk/neweaster.htm Topics: Christianity, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Mar 23, 2005 New Pope Greets the World
News stories about the election of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany to succeed Pope John Paul II. "Ratzinger will be known as Pope Benedict XVI." Features a "look at the new Pope Benedict XVI's accomplishment and beliefs," and reactions from U.S. communities, Latin America, young Catholics, theologists, and other groups. Also includes data on "Popes through the years." From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4602980 Topics: Christianity, Holidays & Observances Last updated Apr 20, 2005 Pope John Paul II, 1920-2005
This special report from CNN profiles the life of Pope John Paul II, "one of the Catholic Church's most influential and controversial leaders." The site chronicles his early life and his later priesthood and papal years. It includes photo galleries, video and audio clips, information about the selection process for the next pope, and related materials. http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2005/pope/ Topics: Christianity, Holidays & Observances Last updated Apr 5, 2005 time and date.com
Collection of clocks, calendars (including holidays and observances), countdowns, time zone information, and related tools for different regions of the world. Searchable and browsable. Note: banner advertisements are not labeled as such and blend with rest of site. http://www.timeanddate.com/ Topics: Holidays & Observances, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Science, Science Last updated May 3, 2005 United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
This group is the umbrella organization for Conservative Jewish congregations. Their site features information about Jewish holidays and a Jewish holiday calendar, and directories of synagogues in the United States and other countries. Also includes information about Jewish living, opportunities for social action, publications, and more. Searchable. http://www.uscj.org Topics: Holidays & Observances Last updated Dec 14, 2004 [Canadian] Public Holidays and Other Important Dates
A list of Canadian national and provincial/territorial holidays for the next couple of years, plus a list of important Canadian anniversaries from 2000 to 2010. Also available in French. Provided by the Canadian government. http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/ceem-cced/jfa-ha/index-eng.cfm Topics: Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Holidays by Region, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Sep 15, 2009 |
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