World History

New Year's -- History and Customs
Traces the celebration back to its roots and examines how modern traditions evolved.
adoptionworld.org/

Annie's New Year's History Page
Tells how people over the centuries have celebrated the New Year.
www.annieshomepage.com/

Guelph Public Library (GPL) Local History Archives
Public and private records on the history of Guelph, Ontario, Canada featuring a guide for genealogists, finding aids, and a searchable photograph database.
www.library.guelph.on.ca/

Halloween History and Traditions
A look at the history and traditions of this holiday. From Better Homes and Gardens.
www.bhg.com/

The History of Valentine's Day
Explores the legends behind the holiday.
www.morristown.com/

History of Father's Day
An account of how the observance came into being and the people who helped make it popular.
www.twilightbridge.com/

The History of Valentine's Day
Traces Valentine's Day back to its roots in ancient Rome.
www.kraftfoods.com/

The History of Christmas
Explains how the modern celebration evolved.
www.christmas-time.com/

Mother's Day: A History
A detailed history of Mother's Day in America. From About.com.
americanhistory.about.com/

The Mother of Mothers Day
Tells the story of Ann Marie Reeves Jarvis, the mother behind the national observance.
www.rootsweb.com/