Holidays and Celebrations

Get the facts on Halloween history and traditions, including its ancient roots and today's candy craze on the History Chanel website.

"Explore the History of Christmas beginning with its roots - and earlier. This  'winter holiday' has been the subject of many an argument  for 2000 years. Whether religious or not, you'll find common ground and a number of 'surprises' to what we may have been taught about this popular holiday." -- Christmas History website

On the History Chanel website you can explore the history of Thanksgiving, a U.S. holiday that dates back to colonial times. Learn about the first Thanksgiving feast, traditions and more.

On the Kansas Historical Society website, you can learn about Kansas Day, which commemorates the admission of the State as the 34th in the Union on January 29, 1861. 

This site is designed to provide information for students, teacher, parents, and others interested in the History Day program.

History of Easter, Easter Sunday, Christian, Easter Bunny, Ash Wednesday, Lent, Palm Sunday, Good Friday.