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2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, in New York City
Daily News Lesson December 26 2025

How the tradition of Santa Claus has evolved over the centuries

Learn about the history of Santa Claus as a symbol of Christmas and mid-winter traditions
Christmas season in Istanbul
Daily News Lesson December 24 2025

A look at Christmas festivities and traditions around the world

Explore Nativity scenes from around the globe
Lighting of the menorah on the third night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah at the site of the Nova festival, in Reim
Daily News Lesson December 23 2025

How Israeli communities scarred by Oct. 7 celebrated Hanukkah

Explore why residents of two kibbutzim feel hopeful during Hanukkah
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Daily News Lesson December 22 2025

How a school program from Baltimore is using hip-hop to teach social-emotional skills

Learn how SEL addresses the effects of loneliness on students since the pandemic
Taiwan reservists march during a training session at Loung Te Industrial Parks Service Center in Yilan,
Daily News Lesson December 19 2025

U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan anger China

Learn about the relationship between the United States and China over policy toward Taiwan
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Daily News Lesson December 18 2025

Ken Burns' 'The American Revolution' explores the beginnings of the nation's democracy

Explore the making of this PBS documentary and why students continue to study the American Revolution
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Daily News Lesson December 18 2025

Why the planet is drying out much faster than before, according to a new study

The Arizona State University study focuses on climate change and a massive overuse of water resources
File photo of an Adelie penguin standing atop a block of melting ice near the French station at Dumont díUrville in East Antarctica
Daily News Lesson December 17 2025

What Antarctic ice cores tell us about climate past and future

Learn what ancient ice samples can tell us about climate change
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Daily News Lesson December 16 2025

A principal's Brief But Spectacular take on bringing service to education

Share something you are passionate with your own Brief But Spectacular moment!
People pay respects at Bondi Pavilion to victims of a shooting during a Jewish holiday celebration at Bondi Beach, in Sydney
Daily News Lesson December 15 2025

Australia declares Bondi Beach shooting a terrorist attack amid spike in antisemitism

Learn ways to combat the rise of antisemitism
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