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Reference Shelf: Holidays / Observances

  1. American Heart Month (February) -
  2. American Indian Heritage Month -

    History, tribes, words, statistics, reservations, etc.
  3. Armed Forces Day -
  4. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month -
  5. Better Speech and Hearing Month (May) -
  6. Black History Month Resources (February) -

    Links to the History section of Recommended Websites.
  7. By George, IT IS Washington's Birthday! -

    History of President's Day from the National Archives.
  8. Christmas -

    From History.com, includes historical information and related articles.
  9. Cinco de Mayo -
  10. Cinco de mayo de 1862 -

    La Batalla de Puebla (dual-language: English and Spanish).
  11. Colorado Bike Month (June) -
  12. Day of the Dead -

    Día de los Muertos - from Answers.com.
  13. Deaf History Month -

    Timeline celebrating key events.
  14. Día de los Muertos -

    Day of the Dead - history, postcards, food, crafts, photos, etc.
  15. Diwali -

    Hindu Festival (from Answers.com).
  16. Earth Calendar -

    Holidays and celebrations around the world by date, country, religion.
  17. Earth Day -
  18. Easter -

    From About.com.
  19. Father's Day -

    From Answers.com - includes history, dates around the world, and more.
  20. Fourth of July -

    Facts and statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau.
  21. Fourth of July Celebrations Database -

    Wide range of celebrations from 1776-present.
  22. Groundhog Day -

    From Punxsutawney Groundhog Club -- history, kids' activities, etc.
  23. Halloween -

    Information from Answers.com.
  24. Hanukkah -

    From Answers.com.
  25. Hispanic Heritage Month -

    Provides information on Hispanic Heritage Month as well as information on famous Hispanic Americans, the Spanish language, holidays, etc.
  26. Hispanic Heritage Month for Kids -

    Biographies, statistics, countries, quizzes, crosswords.
  27. History of Flag Day -
  28. History of Valentine's Day -
  29. Holiday Net -

    Information on holidays from 123Holiday.net.
  30. Holidays on the Net -
  31. Holidays, Celebrations, and Observances -

    Monthly, weekly, and daily; traditional and silly.
  32. How Valentine's Day Works -
  33. Irish American Heritage and St. Patrick's Day -

    From the American Foundation for Irish Heritage.
  34. Irish-American Heritage Month and St. Patrick's Day -

    Facts & figures from U.S. Census Bureau.
  35. Juneteenth -
  36. Kwanzaa -

    From Answers.com.
  37. Labor Day -

    Origins, articles, celebrations, etc.
  38. Leap Year -

    From Answers.com.
  39. Leap Year -

    Information from Science World.
  40. Library Lovers' Month -
  41. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service -
  42. May Day -
  43. Memorial Day -

    From Answers.com.
  44. Memorial Day - History of the Holiday -
  45. Men's Health Month (June) -
  46. Mother's Day -
  47. National American Indian Heritage Month -

    Provides information on Native American tribes, languages, famous Native Americans, history, etc.
  48. National American Indian Heritage Month -

    From the National Park Service.
  49. National Library Week -

    From the American Library Association.
  50. National Military Appreciation Month (May) -
  51. Passover -

    From Answers.com.
  52. Patriot Day (September 11) -
  53. Ramadan -

    From Answers.com.
  54. Rosh Hashanah -

    From Answers.com.
  55. St. Patrick's Day -

    Politics, culture, crossword puzzles, quizzes, and more.
  56. Thanksgiving History -
  57. Veterans Day -

    History, fact sheet, etc., from Department of Veterans Affairs.
  58. Why Are Leap Years Used? -
  59. Women's History Month Resources (March) -

    Links to the History section of Recommended Websites.
  60. Yom Kippur -

    From Infoplease.