Each culture has symbols and traditions that are unique to that culture. These symbols are often some of the first things you think of when asked about another culture.  
 

Chinese holidays - an overview January to December 

Special Chinese Holidays Chinese New Year, Ching Ming Festival and Chung Yeung Festival, the Dragon Boatfestival and Mid-Autumn Festival 

German holidays Easter, Christmas 

Norway: Holiday overview January - December, short descriptions of holidays and festivitas. 

Easter traditions in Norway Easter vactation, Easter decorations, Easter reading material. 

Constitution day in Norway - May 17th The celebrations, parades 

St. John's Eve Midsummer night celebrations with bonfires. 

Christmas in Norway Traditions, preparations 

How to make a heart-shaped Christmas basket Step by step instructions. 

The Statue of Liberty 

Hong Kong Airports Kai Tak, the old airport, and Chek Lap Kok, the new one 


The Great Wall 
 
The American Flag  

The Chinese Flag 

The Hong Kong Flag 

The Norwegian Flag  

Historical American women 

"A Tap at the Window"  A story about Harriet Tubman's work to free slaves, by Alizabeth 

History of Hong Kong 

Vikings Exploring, trading, pillaging, settling, Norse gods, ship building 
 
Serving as a soldier  William P. Bronsdon's time as an American soldier in Germany 

"Hiding"  A story about war. Written by Kjersti 
 

"That's one small step for man, one giant leap 
for mankind."  

- Neil A. Armstrong 

How many words can you make using the letters of "Merry Christmas"? Answers 

Find differences and similarities in the Christmas celebrations in the US, Germany and Norway. 

Why are flags important symbols? 

Words derived from "Troll" are culture specific words of Norway. Can you find examples of culture specific words in your culture which roots in old superstitions or folk tales? 

Compare the role of an American woman and the role of a Chinese woman. 

Which event led to the USA joining World War II?