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Fasting
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Buddhist Ceremonies 
 Briefly describes Buddhist marriage and funeral rites, and festivals and special days throughout Asia. Includes information on the Buddhist New Year, Vesak ("Buddha Day"), Magha Puja Day ("Sangha Day"), Asalha Puja Day ("Dhamma Day"), Uposatha ("Observance Day"), the Elephant Festival, and more. From BuddhaNet. http://www.buddhanet.net/ceremony.htm Topics: Faiths, Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Holidays by Region Last updated Jun 20, 2005 Chabad.org: Jewish Holidays
Provides information about preparing for and observing Jewish holidays. In addition to the holiday calendar, offers information about religious observance, cooking, fasts, activities for children, and more. Includes a link to an international Shabbat candle-lighting schedule. From the Jewish organization Chabad-Lubavitch. http://www.chabad.org/holidays/default_cdo/jewish/Holidays.htm Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Jun 3, 2009 Chabad.org: Jewish Holidays: Chanukah
This site presents the story of Hanukkah, a step-by-step guide to Hanukkah observance, inspirational insights, recipes, games, photos of public menorahs worldwide, a section for children, and more. Available in several languages. http://www.chabad.org/holidays/chanukah/default_cdo/jewish/Hanukkah.htm Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism Last updated Jun 8, 2009 Children's Activities in Ramadan
A collection of activities related to Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar. Includes a poem, songs, craft projects, and study material for teachers and students. From Submission.org, an American group that condemns violence "carried out in the name of Islam." http://www.submission.org/YES/child2.html Topics: Faiths, Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Musical Genres, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Oct 5, 2004 Essentials of Ramadan, The Fasting Month
This site is adapted from the book by Tajuddin B. Shu`aib, which serves as a guide and reference for Islamic studies courses. Find the religious significance to Muslims of the month of fasting, the laws for fasting, and the prayer recited every day. From the Islamic Server of the Muslim Students Association, University of Southern California. http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/pillars/fasting/tajuddin/fast_1.html Topics: Faiths, Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Oct 7, 2004 Food for the Ancestors
This site is a companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) program presenting a "culinary-history exploration of Days of the Dead [Dias de los Muertos]" as celebrated in Puebla, Mexico. The site includes a description of the holidays and their altars (ofrendas), the traditional art depicting skeletons (calaveras), and a few recipes including one for "Salsa de Gusanos de Maguey (Worm Sauce)" with a clip of someone eating it. Not for the squeamish. http://www.pbs.org/foodancestors/ Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Holidays by Region, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Oct 20, 2003 High Holy Days on the Net
This site provides information about the Jewish High Holy Days, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, "the most important of all Jewish Holidays and the only holidays that are purely religious, as they are not related to any historical or natural event." Includes activities, stories, recipes, calendars, and information about Shofar (instrument made from ram's horn), the celebration of Sukkot, and the Yizkor service. http://www.holidays.net/highholydays/ Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism Last updated Sep 24, 2003 How We Celebrate Hanukkah
Information about Hanukkah, covering the history and meaning of the holiday and how to celebrate, complete with blessings, songs, activities, recipes for traditional foods, the meaning of "gelt," and a virtual dreidel game. Chag sameach! (Happy holidays!) From the Jewish Outreach Institute. http://www.joi.org/celebrate/hanuk/ Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism, Musical Genres, Recipes by Region, Recipes by Region: United States Last updated Dec 6, 2006 Jamaica National Heritage Trust
This Web site has information about Jamaican sites of historical, cultural, and archaeological importance. There are also fast facts, a calendar of holidays and other observances, and overviews of its history, government, and politics of this island nation. http://www.jnht.com/ Topics: History, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays by Region Last updated May 17, 2005 Jewish Holidays
"Learn about the Jewish holidays and explore the customs and traditions of Reform Jews throughout North America." Every description has dates, a brief annotation, and a good selection of related links. Includes a holiday calendar. From the Union for Reform Judaism. http://urj.org/holidays/ Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism Last updated Dec 1, 2005 Jewish Holidays: Lag Ba'Omer
A directory of links for the Jewish holiday Lag Ba'Omer, the 33rd day between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot (the timing means the holiday usually occurs in late spring). The links represent a range of information about the Lag Ba'Omer, including explanations of the holiday, traditions (such as the lighting of bonfires), and biographies of Rabbi Akiva. Also includes links to sites in Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, and other languages. http://www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdayla.htm Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism Last updated May 6, 2004 Jewish Holidays: Passover
Dozens of sites related to Passover, some in Hebrew or other languages. Everything from recipes and history to matzo clip art. http://www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdaypa.htm Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism Last updated Apr 21, 2005 JewishHolidays.org
This resource features the current upcoming Jewish holiday on the main page, and has a rolling calendar of dozens of other holidays, presented chronologically. Each entry has dates, a brief description, and related links. The section "For Kids" features games and other fun activities. Includes locators for Jewish religious services and holiday events in the San Francisco Bay Area. http://www.sfjcf.org/jholidays/ Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Mar 2, 2005 The Lectionary Page: A Liturgical Calendar For Upcoming Weeks
"This site was created to support all those who need access to the lesson texts of the Episcopal (ECUSA) Eucharistic Lectionary," based on the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) of the Bible. The texts are presented in calendar form, as well as through a browsable index sorted by liturgical year, holidays, feasts, fasts, and other special dates. "The liturgical color appropriate for the day is indicated." Includes several related links. http://www.io.com/~kellywp/ Topics: Christianity, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Religion Last updated Dec 22, 2003 Passover
Substantial information about Passover. Includes a discussion about the Haggadah, laws, recipes, family activities, and songs. http://www.aish.com/holidays/passover/ Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism, Musical Genres Last updated Mar 28, 2007 Purim
Information about Purim, "or the Feast of Lots, ... a joyous holiday that recounts the saving of the Jews from a threatened massacre during the Persian period (539-330 BCE)," and about the Fast of Esther, which occurs on the day prior to Purim. Includes history, articles about holiday customs and rituals, recipes, and more. From MyJewishLearning.com, a Web site of "Jewish information and education." http://hillel.myjewishlearning.com/holidays/Purim.htm Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism Last updated Mar 22, 2005 |
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