Holiday Crafts at HowStuffWorks has activities for each special day in the year. From Valentine's Day to Thanksgiving, check out our holiday craft ideas.
In the United States, Thanksgiving is held on the fourth Thursday in November to commemorate the pilgrims' first Thanksgiving in 1621, who celebrated with the helpful Native Americans. Check out these great activities for this all-American holiday. See more »
Kwanzaa celebrates the cultural heritage of African-Americans. It was first celebrated in 1966. Find inspiration and learn about great Kwanzaa craft projects in this article, like the Barotse Bowl, the Kwanzaa Bag, and the Woven Kwanzaa Mat.
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Labor Day first began in the 1880s as a day off for the hardworking men and women of America. Today it continues to celebrate the efforts of workers on the first Monday of September. Learn ways to celebrate Labor Day with fun activities and games.
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Mardi Gras crafts are enjoyable projects to do with your kids. Bright colors, party masks, delicious food, and festive noise result in a festive mood around the house--just when kids are starting to get cabin fever. Check out these Mardi Gras crafts.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated each year on the third Monday in January, as a day of remembrance for the minister and civil rights leader's good works. Learn ideas for activities that help to honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a time to reflect on our relationships with those around us and on ways we can help to make the world a more peaceful place. The crafts in this article will give kids and adults a chance to spend creative time together.
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May Day crafts welcome spring into your home. The holiday falls on the first day of May and is a celebration of the reappearance of flowers in the spring. In this article, you'll find ways to celebrate May Day with fun activities and crafts.
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Memorial Day (formerly known as Decoration Day) commemorates the U.S. men and women who have died in military service to our country. These Memorial Day crafts are great ways for families to do something together to honor our fallen soldiers.
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Mother's Day is a holiday honoring mothers. The United States celebrates this it on the second Sunday in May. In addition to giving gifts, this holiday begs time spent together. Celebrate with Mother's Day activities for kids that the whole family can enjoy.
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On Mother's Day it is a tradition to give mothers gifts to show them how special they are; some of the best gifts are handmade. Skip the flowers, and learn about wonderful handmade crafts and gifts that your mother will be sure to appreciate.
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On New Year's Day, billions of people celebrate the passing of one year, and the hopes for prosperity in the next. Join with family and friends to create a unique New Year's Day keepsake or participate in one these holiday season activities.
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Oktoberfest is a two-week festival in Germany, celebrated during the last week of September and the first week of October. You can make the most of this time of year with Oktoberfest Crafts based on this harvest's most bountiful fruits, the apple.
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In the Jewish tradition, Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the New Year. In fact, "Rosh Hashanah" literally means "Head of the Year." In this article you'll discover fun Rosh Hashanah crafts you can make yourself, like a shofar and honey cards.
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In many European countries, December 6 is known as St. Nicholas Day. The holiday celebrates the life of St. Nicholas, who is similar to the one American children know as Santa Claus. Learn how to make cool crafts to celebrate St. Nicholas Day.
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St. Patrick's Day is one of the oldest holidays. The day celebrates the life of St. Patrick, one of the patron saints of Ireland. Learn timeless activities to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, making leprechauns, lucky charms, and the pot o' gold game.
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St. Patrick lived almost two thousand years ago in Ireland. He was a Christian missionary, is the patron saint of Ireland. Join the Irish and celebrate the holiday with these St. Patrick's day crafts, like the Lucky Sprouts and the Shamrock Balloon.
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Sweetest Day crafts help to make the holiday--celebrated on the third Saturday of October--more fun. It was first observed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1921 to remember the poor, sick and orphaned children in the city. Check out these Sweetest Day crafts.
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In the United States, Thanksgiving is held on the fourth Thursday in November to commemorate the pilgrims' first Thanksgiving in 1621, who celebrated with the helpful Native Americans. Check out these great activities for this all-American holiday.
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Thanksgiving in America is a time to think of what we are grateful for. It wasn't until 1863--thanks to the efforts of Sarah Hale--that Thanksgiving was decreed a national holiday. Try out these crafts for one of the best holidays of the year.
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Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States with traditional foods including sweet potatoes, cranberries, pumpkin pie, and of course, turkey. In fact, turkey is so popular that some people even call it "Turkey Day." Check out these turkey crafts.
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Valentine's Day is a day that we celebrate every year on February 14th by giving letters and perhaps presents to the ones we love. Nothing beats the warm ad fuzzy feelings from giving or receiving a handmade card. Learn about Valentine's Day cards.
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