Saturday, December 22, 2012

Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… 12-22-12 …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EF



Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL

LARRY FERLAZZO’S WEBSITES OF THE DAY

Helping Students Motivate Themselves: Practical Answers To Classroom Problems.

Study Shows Head Start Supports Parent Engagement

Larry Ferlazzo at Engaging Parents In School... - 10 hours ago
Two new studies were just released examining Head Start. They were mixed in some areas, but positive about its effect on parent engagement. Here’s an excerpt from a summary: One of the studies, by the nonprofit Mathematica Policy Research, found that parents of children enrolled in Head Start became more engaged in teaching their children [...]

“Spreading the Word: How One Teacher Talks Policy With Parents”

Larry Ferlazzo at Engaging Parents In School... - 10 hours ago
Spreading the Word: How One Teacher Talks Policy With Parents is an interesting post by Lindsey Durant at the TransformED blog. She shares an email she sent-out to parents about education policy issues and the responses she received….

New Issue Of “School Community Journal” Out

Larry Ferlazzo at Engaging Parents In School... - 10 hours ago
The latest free issue of School Community Journal has just been published. Some of the articles seem pretty esoteric to me, but there are also some that look intriguing…

Role of Parents & Teachers in Keeping Students Safe – This Wk’s #PTchat

Larry Ferlazzo at Engaging Parents In School... - 10 hours ago
Guest post by Joe Mazza With the horrific events of last Friday, the conversation is how vulnerable our own schools are if an intruder would enter our own respective settings. During this week’s parent-teacher chat, we’ll share policies and protocol in place, as well as where parents and teachers feel President Obama should focus his [...]

Talking To Children About Violence

Larry Ferlazzo at Engaging Parents In School... - 10 hours ago
I’ve posted an extensive collection at The Best Resources On Talking With Children About Tragedies at my other blog. There might be some materials there that are worth sharing with parents.

“Parent Trigger: No Silver Bullet”

Larry Ferlazzo at Engaging Parents In School... - 1 week ago
“Parent Trigger: No Silver Bullet” is a new “policy brief” from the Annenberg Institute For School Reform. I’m adding it to The Best Resources For Learning Why The Parent Trigger Isn’t Good For Parents, Kids Or Schools.

Quasi-Interesting Survey On Parents Volunteering In Schools

Larry Ferlazzo at Engaging Parents In School... - 1 week ago
The Corporation for National and Community Service in partnership with the National Conference on Citizenship has just released the results of a survey of parent volunteering in schools. I learned about it from the Hartford Courant, which is where this graphic was originally published. You can also learn more about the study here.

Audio Recording: “Creating conditions for Parent Engagement”

Larry Ferlazzo at Engaging Parents In School... - 1 week ago
I’ve previously posted a great Slideshare presentation by principal Chris Wejr on Creating conditions for Parent Engagement. Now, the audio recording of his live interview and chat about the topic is available. Check it out at Parents As Partners.

Assisting Refugee Families

Larry Ferlazzo at Engaging Parents In School... - 1 week ago
Supporting Refugee Families: Adapting Family Strengthening Programs that Build on Assets is a report from Bridging Refugee Youth and Children’s Services. It’s not specifically directed at schools, but it definitely contains a lot of applicable information.

This week’s #PTchat – Longer School Days

Larry Ferlazzo at Engaging Parents In School... - 1 week ago
Guest Post by Joe Mazza You may have heard the news that 5 states have approved adding 300 hours to school days in an effort to close achievement gaps and re-imagine the school day. Below is a video from @CNNschools which Sam Chaltain (@SamChaltain) talks about impacts on both sides from these changes to the [...]

“D.C. Public Schools Reinvent The Home Visit”

Larry Ferlazzo at Engaging Parents In School... - 1 week ago
D.C. Public Schools Reinvent The Home Visit is an article — with audio — from a radio station on a school’s program to make home visits to families. Here is how it begins: In the past, interaction with parents was almost always one-way: teachers telling parents what they should know. Often the meeting was about [...]

“Parents and Teachers: Turning Conflicts Into Partnerships”

Larry Ferlazzo at Engaging Parents In School... - 1 week ago
Parents and Teachers: Turning Conflicts Into Partnerships is a post over at Edutopia that offers some helpful advice to teachers on parent relationships. You might also be interested in The Best Sources Of Parent Engagement Advice For Teachers.

“What Does “Parents As Partners” Really Mean?”

Larry Ferlazzo at Engaging Parents In School... - 1 week ago
What Does “Parents As Partners” Really Mean? is a nice post by Peter DeWitt over at Education Week. I especially like his “Things To Remember List.” Check them all out. Here’s the first one: Teachers and administrators shouldn’t be surprised if parents talk negatively about the school if teachers and administrators talk negatively about parents [...]

This Week’s #PTchat On Twitter

Larry Ferlazzo at Engaging Parents In School... - 1 week ago
Guest Post by Joe Mazza Image credit: http://www.teachingthecore.com/ The information below has been linked from the National PTA The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) is a joint effort led by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and the Council of Chief State School Officers to develop a common core of K-12 standards in English [...]

This “Kobe vs Messi” Video Would Be Good For ELL’s

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 2 hours ago
English Language Learners could watch this short video and describe what they see — plus, they’d enjoy the video:

This May Be The Most Uplifting Video I’ve Seen All Year….

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 2 hours ago
I loved this video, and I’m certainly adding it to The Best Videos For Educators In 2012 — Part Two:

The Best Articles I’ve Written In 2012

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 8 hours ago
In addition to this blog, my blog on parent engagement, my weekly Education Week Teacher advice column, my monthly New York Times posts on teaching English Language Learner and my four books (with a fifth one coming-out in four months … Continue reading →

Today’s Sandy Hook Update — Gun Control Resources

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 10 hours ago
Here are the newest additions to A Collection Of Resources On The Sandy Hook Shooting, and they mainly focus on gun control issues: The Freedom of an Armed Society appeared in The New York Times, and may be the best … Continue reading →

More “Year In Review” Features

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 10 hours ago
I’m adding this very good video to The Best “Year In Review” Features That Aren’t Photo Collections — 2012: 2012 Year in Pictures: Part III is from The Boston Globe. I’m adding it to The Best Year-End Collections Of Images … Continue reading →

“Cutting a deal doesn’t necessarily have to mean capitulation”

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 10 hours ago
I’ve often written about my nineteen-year community organizing career, and how I learned about the importance of compromise during that time — the kind of compromise that’s “half a loaf” not “half a baby.” In fact, I have a “The … Continue reading →

Two More Useful Christmas Infographics

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 12 hours ago
I’m adding these two infographics to The Best Places To Learn About Christmas, Hanukkah, & Kwanzaa. They both have a bit of a British bent to them: by greatbritishchefs.Browse more infographics. Learn about data visualization tools.

“Effective Ways to Use Tech in The Classroom — Part Three”

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 12 hours ago
Effective Ways to Use Tech in The Classroom — Part Three is my newest Education Week Teacher post. It includes includes pieces from educators Kathy Cassidy and Josh Stumpenhorst, as well as readers’ comments.

Interactive: “Gun Control in the United States”

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 1 day ago
The Wall Street Journal has a very accessible interactive timeline called Gun Control in the United States. I’m adding it to A Collection Of Resources On The Sandy Hook Shooting .

More “Year In Review” Resources

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 1 day ago
I’m adding the following new resources to The Best Year-End Collections Of Images — 2012 (you also might be interested in The Best “Year In Review” Features That Aren’t Photo Collections — 2012): Nature has some great “year in review” … Continue reading →

Video: “The Mayan apocalypse: how to destroy the Earth”

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 1 day ago
Here’s The Guardian’s somewhat unusual perspective on today’s rumors about the end of the world:

The Best Theory Of Knowledge Resources In 2012 — Part Two

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 1 day ago
As regular readers know, I teach an International Baccalaureate “Theory of Knowledge” class. Our school structures our IB program a bit differently from many others by having a whole lot of students take individual IB classes and we have relatively … Continue reading →

Moment Of Silence On Friday For Connecticut Victims (Plus Moving Video)

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 1 day ago
This is from CNN: Governors around the country have called for a moment of silence Friday morning in memory of the 20 students and 7 adults killed December 14 in Newtown, Connecticut, by a gunman who also took his own … Continue reading →

Is This The Most Important Research Study Of 2012? Maybe

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 1 day ago
Readers know that I do my best to follow new research and explore — and experiment — with ways to apply their findings to the classroom (or, in some cases where I believe the process used is ethically questionable and … Continue reading →

Nice Harper Lee Quote On What Makes A Good Book

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 1 day ago
Edutopia sent this tweet out today: Source: twitpic.com via Larry on Pinterest

Now, This Is Creative: A Choose Your Own Fiscal Cliff Adventure

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 1 day ago
Regular readers know that I’m a big fan of students reading and creating online “choose your own adventure” stories. The Best Places To Read & Write “Choose Your Own Adventure” Stories is a very popular list. The Washington Post has … Continue reading →

Infographic: “Deferred Action Requests Continue To Rise”

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 2 days ago
I’m adding this infographic to The Best Resources On The Obama Administration’s Plan To Partially Implement The DREAM Act. Thanks to John Segota for the tip. Source: americanprogress.org via Larry on Pinterest

Interactive Map: “Gift-Giving Traditions Throughout The World”

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 2 days ago
I’m adding this interesting interactive map to The Best Sites For Learning About The World’s Different Cultures: Browse more data visualization.

More Helpful Sandy Hook Resources

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 2 days ago
I’m adding these resources to A Collection Of Resources On The Sandy Hook Shooting: Reflecting on the Unthinkable is a very good post by David B. Cohen. Here’s a video from The American Federation of Teachers: Looking for Lessons in … Continue reading →

All My 2012 “The Best…” Lists On Education Policy In One Place

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 2 days ago
I’ve posted quite a few “The Best…” lists on education policy issues this year, and thought readers might find it useful if I collected them all in one post. You might also be interested in: A Collection Of “The Best…” … Continue reading →

Engagement — Dilbert Style

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 2 days ago
This Dilbert comic strip can be related to schools in so many ways — in how some administrators might relate to teachers, how some teachers relate to students, and how some “school reformers” relate to educators. I’m adding it to … Continue reading →

“Using Ed Tech to Create “Deep & Meaningful Experiences”"

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 3 days ago
Using Ed Tech to Create “Deep & Meaningful Experiences” is Part Two of my series on ed tech over at Education Week Teacher. It includes guest responses from Gary Stager and Kevin Hodgson.

Video: Gangnam — NASA Style

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 3 days ago
I’ve already shared a few lesson ideas and videos related to the Gangnam style video music craze. I couldn’t resist adding this new NASA parody to the mix:

The Best Ways To Create Online Content Easily & Quickly In 2012 — Part Two

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 3 days ago
This list brings together what I think are this year’s best ways to create online content easily and quickly. These web tools are excellent ways for English Language Learners, and others who might not be very tech-savvy, to have a … Continue reading →

Today’s Sandy Hook Update

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 3 days ago
Here are the newest additions to The Best Resources On Talking With Children About Tragedies: Handling Tragedy: How to Talk to Kids About Sandy Hook is from Edutopia. Newtown shootings: How do you explain murder to a child? is from … Continue reading →

More Holiday Resources

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 3 days ago
Here are the newest additions to The Best Places To Learn About Christmas, Hanukkah, & Kwanzaa: Creepy crawly holidays: Nine bugs a-leaping is a unique interactive infographic from The Washington Post. This is how it is introduced: The most wonderful … Continue reading →

“Reflap” Is A Video Chat Tool

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 3 days ago
Reflap is a free tool for online video chats. You can have up to five people on the same chat. I’m adding it to The Best Online Tools For Real-Time Collaboration.

“A Brief, Animated History Of Malaria Drugs”

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 3 days ago
A Brief, Animated History Of Malaria Drugs is an animation I’ve embedded below (for some reason, though, it may not be working. If that’s the case, you can see it here) that’s from NPR that’s actually pretty interesting. I’m adding … Continue reading →

“The World’s Religious Make-Up”

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 3 days ago
The World’s Religious Make-Up is a chart from The Economist. I’m adding it to The Best Websites To Learn About Various Religions (& English). Source: economist.com via Larry on Pinterest

U.S. State Department Launches Game & Site For Learning English

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 4 days ago
The U.S. State Department has recently launched an online game and site for learning English. The overall site, American English, seems primarily to offer links to the Voice Of America’s excellent Learning English resources. The game, Trace Effects, seems somewhat … Continue reading →

“Eighty-Six Things I Learned at P.S. 86″

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 4 days ago
Eighty-Six Things I Learned at P.S. 86 is a great guest post by Hallie Fox over at Larry Cuban’s blog. Here are the first eleven: Be the first class down at fire drills Take the stairs not the elevator; it … Continue reading →

Google Creates iPhone App For YouTube

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 4 days ago
Google has just created an iPhone app for YouTube. It looks like it might be useful and have advantages over using the regular iPhone uploading function in the iPhone. You can read more about it at TechCrunch and at Read … Continue reading →

This Is What Happened In My Classroom Today — What Happened In Yours?

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 4 days ago
With today being the first day of school since the Sandy Hook shooting, I thought I’d share how I handled it in my classroom and invite others to share in the comments what happened in yours… At the suggestion of … Continue reading →

The Best Science Sites Of 2012 — Part Two

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 4 days ago
I’m continuing my mid-year “The Best…” lists …. You might also be interested in: The Best Science Sites Of 2012 — Part One The Best Science Sites Of 2011 The Best Science Sites Of 2011 — So Far The Best … Continue reading →

Some Very Useful New Additions To Sandy Hook Resources

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 4 days ago
The first day of school after the tragedy has offered many challenges to educators (I’ll be posting about what how things went in my classroom in a few minutes). Some very useful resources have also become available today: I’m adding … Continue reading →

Sandy Hook Funeral Information, Online Condolences & Memorial Contributions

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 5 days ago
The Hartford Courant has published details about funeral arrangements and memorial contributions for the victims of the Sandy Hook shootings, along with where to share online condolences. The Washington Post also has an interactive with more information about each victim … Continue reading →

The Best Videos For Educators In 2012 — Part Two

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 5 days ago
Here’s the latest in my annual “The Best…” posts…. You might also be interested in: The Best Videos For Educators In 2012 — Part One The Best Videos For Educators In 2011 Part Two Of The Best Videos For Educators … Continue reading →

More On Sandy Hook

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 5 days ago
I’m adding these two new resources to The Best Resources On Talking With Children About Tragedies: Helping Students Navigate a Violent World is from Teaching Tolerance. Listen, Connect, Protect is from Ready.gov. And I’m making these additions to A Collection … Continue reading →

A Collection Of Resources On The Sandy Hook Shooting (Including Video Of President Obama’s Speech)

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 5 days ago
In addition to the widely circulated list, The Best Resources On Talking With Children About Tragedies, I’ve published a few other related posts. I thought readers might find it useful if I brought them all together: “Do We Have the … Continue reading →

Where You Can Send Donations To Help Sandy Hook Victims

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 5 days ago
CNN has just posted a list of reputable sites collecting donations for victims of the Sandy Hook school shootings. You can find their article here.

Teachers & The Newtown Shooting

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 5 days ago
There have been numerous news reports on the heroics of teachers and other school staff during the Newtown shooting. I think this tweet from Jason Flom makes one important point about its impact: Stories of teacher heroics in #Newtown should … Continue reading →

“Using Ed Tech to Support the Learning Process”

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 5 days ago
Using Ed Tech to Support the Learning Process is my new post at Education Week Teacher. It includes guest responses from Sylvia Martinez, Tina Barseghian and Scott McLeod.

The Connecticut Shooting: Useful Bilingual Materials & A Lesson Plan

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 6 days ago
Here are the newest additions to The Best Resources On Talking With Children About Tragedies: Jo Schiffbauer suggests resources from Save The Children, which are available in English and Spanish. School Violence: Is It in Your Backyard? Examining Recent Trends … Continue reading →

The Best Websites For English Language Learner Students In 2012 — Part Two

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 6 days ago
This list focuses on sites that ELL students would use directly. Of course, many other sites on my other lists can also be used effectively with ELL’s. This “Part Two” is relatively short but, believe me, “Part One” more than … Continue reading →

“More Than 100,000 Young Immigrants Granted Temporary Reprieve From Deportation”

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 6 days ago
“More Than 100,000 Young Immigrants Granted Temporary Reprieve From Deportation” is a report from The PBS News Hour. I’m embedding the video below, and you can see the transcript here. I’m adding it to The Best Resources On The Obama … Continue reading →

Even More Resources On Talking To Children About The Shooting

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 6 days ago
Here are new additions to The Best Resources On Talking With Children About Tragedies: Doctor Advises Adults on How to Talk with Children about Connecticut School Shooting is from The AFT. Here are resources from The PTA. The Senseless Shootings: … Continue reading →

Excellent Opportunity For ESL Teacher Professional Development

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 6 days ago
The Electronic Village Online is an annual event that’s on The Best Places For ESL/EFL/ELL Teachers To Get Online Professional Development list, and it’s that time again. Visit the Call for Participation in TESOL’s Electronic Village Online (EVO) 2013 for … Continue reading →

“Reward Undermining”

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 6 days ago
But shaping prosocial behavior is a tricky business. For instance, certain financial incentives seem to deter prosocial impulses, a phenomenon called reward undermining, Dr. Huettel said. Consider that in the United States, historically, blood donors could be paid, but not … Continue reading →

“Do We Have the Courage to Stop This?”

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 6 days ago
I’ve had issues with Nicholas Kristof when he sometimes writes about education issues (see “When Bad Ideas Happen to Good Columnists”). But his column today, “Do We Have the Courage to Stop This?” is an excellent response to yesterday’s tragedy … Continue reading →

More Resources On Dealing With Tragedies

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 6 days ago
Here are recent additions to The Best Resources On Talking With Children About Tragedies: Talking to Children About Violence:Tips for Parents and Teachers is from The National Association of School Psychologists. School Crisis Resources is from the NEA Health Information … Continue reading →

The Best Social Studies Sites Of 2012 — Part Two

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 1 week ago
Here’s the latest end-of-the-year “Best” list…. You might also be interested in: The Best Social Studies Sites Of 2012 — Part One The Best Social Studies Sites Of 2011 The Best Social Studies Websites — 2010 The Best Social Studies … Continue reading →

More Advice On Dealing With Tragedies

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 1 week ago
Here are new additions to Best Resources On Talking With Children About Tragedies: Here’s some wisdom from Mister Rogers (thanks to Barbara Lindsey for the tip). Helping Kids During Crisis comes from American School Counselor Association.

The Best Resources On Talking With Children About Tragedies

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 1 week ago
Today’s tragedy in Connecticut seems too awful for words. Here are some resources on talking with children about tragedies. I hope you’ll share more: The Best Resources For Helping Students Deal With Grief might be useful. Resources: Talking and Teaching … Continue reading →

The Best Articles, Videos & Posts On Education Policy In 2012 — Part Two

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 1 week ago
My annual list postings continue…. You might also be interested in: The Best Articles, Videos & Posts On Education Policy In 2012 — Part One The Best Articles & Posts On Education Policy In 2011 — Part Two The Best … Continue reading →

Two Fascinating Interactives: “How Long Will You Live?”

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 1 week ago
A new report came out today reviewing life expectancies — and quality of life — in countries all throughout the world. In addition, it compared its results with a similar report issued twenty years ago. The Washington Post turned the … Continue reading →

Infographic: “All You Need To Know About Kwanzaa”

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 1 week ago
I’m adding this infographic to The Best Places To Learn About Christmas, Hanukkah, & Kwanzaa: by herrimanjoe. Browse more data visualization.

This Is Pretty Cool: Search The Internet 1960′s Style

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 1 week ago
Have you ever wondered how people in the 1960′s might have been able to search the Internet if it existed? Probably not, but an Austrian Web developer has, and created the “Google 60: Search Mad Men Style” site which simulates … Continue reading →

Send A “Chatty Santa”

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 1 week ago
Type what you’d like Santa to say to a particular person, and Chatty Santa will say it. Then send it to the designated person or post its link on a student or teacher blog or website. I’ll add it to The … Continue reading →

” And the 2012 Edublog Award winners are….”

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 1 week ago
This year’s Edublog Award winners were announced last night. Check-out the list here and learn about some worthy new blogs to explore….

More Holiday Resources

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 1 week ago
Here are new additions to The Best Places To Learn About Christmas, Hanukkah, & Kwanzaa: Festival of Lights is a slideshow from The Wall Street Journal. O Christmas Tree! is another Wall Street Journal slideshow. Santa Claus 2012 is a … Continue reading →