Dragon Boat Festival
The Dragon Boat Festival goes by many names in China and across the world. In Mainland China, the Dragon Boat Festival is referred to as the Duanwu Festival. Learn more about this holiday and how you can celebrate it with your students here.
Eid al Adha
"Feast of the Sacrifice" in English. It remembers Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael. Find more details here.
Mid Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is a popular harvest celebration that is an important time for family and friends to gather. Learn more about the holiday and how you can celebrate with your students here.
Diwali Festival
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a 'festival of lights' celebrated especially by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains. This festival is spread over three to four days and is one of […]
Chinese New Year
Also know as "Spring Festival" in China, the lunar new year celebration is the most important holiday in China and most of East Asia. Learn more about this holiday and […]
Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival is a Chinese festival celebrated on the fifteenth day of the first month in the lunar year. It is also called the Yuanxiao Festival in Chinese. It […]
Holi Festival
Holi is a popular nationwide spring holiday. It is a time to have fun–sometimes mischief–and celebrate the coming of spring, laughter, love and relationships. Learn more about how to engage your […]
Nowruz
Persian New Year, "Nowruz", corresponds with the beginning of Spring --new life, new beginnings! This a significant celebration for all Iranians, and also: Central Asians and Turks. Read more for […]