Virtual Library

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Online Resources

 

Use the Library's Fast Facts to learn interesting tidbits of information about Holidays & Festivals.

 

Get a different perspective on the holidays with Opposing Viewpoints.

 

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Materials

 

Interested in other holidays? Take a look at these titles about holidays, festivals, and customs from around the world.

 

What do the holidays have in common? How are they different? Find answers in these titles about cultural dialogues.

 

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Web Sites

 

Christmas

 

Woman's Day provides tips and hints for having your home and dinner table ready for holiday guests.

 

Christmas in Orlando Blog is a place to find the latest news and updates on Christmas events and happenings in Central Florida.

 

Hanukkah

 

Visit the History Channel for information on Hanukkah history and traditions.

 

Jewish Holiday provides a wide assortment of articles and information on this holiday.

 

Kwanzaa

 

So you lost grandma’s hand-written recipe for zucchini bread or baked acorn squash? Relax … you can search All Recipes for recipes for traditional Kwanzaa dishes by name or primary ingredient.

 

The official Kwanzaa Web site contains a message from Dr. Maulana Kargenga, creator of the Kwanzaa holiday.

 

Other Fall & Winter Holidays

 

The Celtic Connection provides a unique perspective on the celebration of the Winter Solstice and traditions such as the Yule Log.

 

Mysterious Britain contains fascinating accounts of the origin of past and present holiday traditions.

 

Sources for Cultural Dialogue

 

Mondialogo is a partnership between DaimlerChrysler and UNESCO that promotes intercultural dialogue, understanding, and exchange.

 

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) supports international cooperation among its members in the fields of education, science, culture and communication.

 

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Kids & TeensFor Kids & Teens

Programs

Winter Wonderland
Various times and locations
Grab your mittens and gear up for a winter wonderland! Stories, crafts and frosty delights are in store. So, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow and don’t miss this day of wintry fun.

 

Teen Annual Bash
Saturday, December 15, 7 p.m.
Orlando Public Library, Library Central
It’s that time of year for our annual bash! Come all teens and join the party. Don’t miss the performance from teen band Orlantic Vibes!

 

Online Resources

Enjoy watching and reading along with these wintry tales, 50 Below Zero and Martin MacGregor's Snowman, available from Tumblebooks.

 

Seven Candles for Kwanzaa

Kids Books

Children's Read Along (Christmas)

Christmas

Hanukkah

Kwanzaa

Winter

Winter Wonderland Book List

 

When Winter Comes

DVDs

Christmas

Holidays

 

Streaming Videos

Christmas Stories

Hanukkah

Jewish Holiday Stories

Seven Candles for Kwanzaa

 

Web Sites

Winter
Learn how to make an eight-sided snowflake with this snowflake craft.

 

Test your winter solstice knowledge by taking a quiz at The Winter Solstice: Activities & Trivia for Kids.

 

Hanukkah

Torah Tots has games, coloring pages, and the Hanukkah story for your enjoyment.


What are the rules for playing dreidel? Find out!

 

Christmas

Color Mrs. Claus, carolers, and others with these coloring pages.

 

Play games as you countdown the days until Christmas Eve when Santa begins delivering gifts. Track Santa on his journey.

 

Kwanzaa

Learn all about Kwanzaa! Kwanzaa on the Net explains the symbols and principles of Kwanzaa along with sharing the Kwanzaa story.

 

Have fun with these Kwanzaa crafts, coloring pages, jigsaw puzzles, recipes, and more!

 

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