Kids News - Social Studies for Kids

On October 31, millions of people worldwide will celebrate Halloween with costumes, candy, and spooky decorations. The holiday is especially popular in the United States, where 92 percent of households plan to take part in at least one Halloween activity this year. But how did this spooky holiday begin? And where did its most popular customs come from? Read on to find out!...

A backyard project in northern Denmark unexpectedly led to one of the biggest archeological discoveries in Scandinavian history. While clearing the ground for a new terrace, a homeowner unearthed a massive Viking Age treasure. Weighing more than 40 pounds (18.5 kg), it is the largest silver hoard ever found on Danish soil....

Shipwrecks are usually studied for their history, not for what they can become. But a team of scientists and designers in Finland recently gave 300-year-old shipwreck wood a surprising new purpose. They turned it into two elegant, floor-length dresses....

Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year. It is celebrated on the first two days of Tishrei, the first month of the Jewish civil year. While the holiday's exact date changes each year, it almost always falls in September or October. In 2026, it will be observed from sundown on September 11 through nightfall on September 13, welcoming the Hebrew year 5787....