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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
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Daily News Lesson December 09 2025

How to avoid online scams during the holidays

Find out why online shopping scams are getting harder to avoid during the holiday season
US-HISTORY-INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY
Lesson Plan November 27 2025

Lesson plan: After helping Pilgrims, today's Wampanoag People continue to fight for their lands

Examine current issues facing Wampanoag People, the Native people who welcomed and helped the Pilgrims
Worshippers attend prayers marking the Muslim festival of sacrifice Eid al-Adha in Attecoube, an area of Abidjan
Student Voices June 16 2023

5 facts to know about the Muslim holiday Eid

Learn about the history and traditions of Muslim holidays Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha
FILE PHOTO: Workers of the FDNY EMS receive COVID-19 Moderna vaccine in New York
Daily Video January 03 2021

News Roundup: As new year begins, a new vaccine and new government on horizon
Discuss a difficult and memorable year and what has been happening over the holiday break.
Democrat's and Republican's agreement on Covid-19 relief bill in Washington
Daily Video December 31 2020

Classroom resource: What the relief bill could mean for K-12 education
Explore how the latest Congressional relief bill will affect K-12 education.
U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) walks through the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Daily Video December 17 2020

Classroom Resource: Congress closes in on a deal for an economic relief bill
Why is another relief bill so important, and why has it been so hard to pass?
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Daily Video December 16 2020

Classroom resource: After ‘Nutcracker’ cancellations, dance companies get creative
How one holiday tradition is upended—but still alive—in this difficult year.
FILE PHOTO: Pfizer vaccine photo illustration
Daily Video December 11 2020

News Roundup: FDA panel approves vaccine; Washington begins transition
How long do you think it will take for life to return to normal after a vaccine is distributed?
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