Classical Music Library

Relax with some classical compositions on themes related to winter. Perform your own search with terms like "winter", "Christmas", or "holiday."

 

Fast Facts
Use the Library's Fast Facts to learn interesting tidbits of information about holidays and festivals.

 

LitFinder

Use this source for winter poems and short stories.

 

Opposing Viewpoints
Get a different perspective on the holidays with this online resource. There are articles on Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.

 

OverDrive & NetLibrary

Enjoy these downloadable audiobooks that have a winter theme.

 

World Book Advanced
Try this version of World Book for informative reports on all types of holidays.

 

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Christmas

Christmas in Orlando Blog
Find the latest news and updates on Christmas events and happenings in Central Florida.

 

Hanukkah

History Channel
Visit this Web site for information on Hanukkah history and traditions.

 

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

 

Kwanzaa

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

 

Official Kwanzaa Web Site
Read a message from Dr. Maulana Kargenga, creator of the Kwanzaa holiday.

 

Other Fall & Winter Holidays

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

 

Mysterious Britain & Ireland
Enjoy fascinating accounts of the origin of past and present holiday traditions.

 

Sources for Cultural Dialogue

Mondialogo
This site is a partnership between Daimler Chrysler and UNESCO that promotes intercultural dialogue, understanding, and exchange.

 

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

 

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Christmas Decorations
Use these materials for decorating tips.

 

Christmas Mysteries
Enjoy a holiday treat with these fiction titles and help solve a mystery.

 

Christmas Poetry
Need a visit from St. Nicholas? Read these poems.

 

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

 

Holiday Cooking
Try these fabulous recipes and start a family tradition.

 

Holiday Music
Enjoy the holidays, listening to these well-known classics.

 

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

 

Jewish Holiday Cooking
Celebrate the season with these delightful ideas.

 

Kwanzaa Music
Celebrate African American culture and listen to some Kwanzaa music.

 

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Library Online Resources

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

 

Kids Books

Children's Christmas Read Alongs

Christmas

Hanukkah

Kwanzaa

Winter
Winter Poetry

Winter Wonderland Book List

 

DVDs

Christmas

Holidays

 

Streaming Videos

Christmas Stories

Hanukkah

Jewish Holiday Stories

Seven Candles for Kwanzaa

 

Web Sites

Winter
DLTK's Polish Gwiazdy Craft
Learn how to make an eight-sided snowflake with this snowflake craft.

 

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

 

Hanukkah

My Jewish Learning: Dreidel Rules
What are the rules for playing dreidel? Find out!

 

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

 

Christmas

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

 

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

 

Kwanzaa

DLTK's Kwanzaa Activities for Kids
Have fun with these Kwanzaa crafts, coloring pages, jigsaw puzzles, recipes, and more!

 

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

 

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