As the Gregorian calendar year comes to an end, it is interesting to contrast and compare religions throughout the world, as well as the different ways humans think about time.

• Reese, Proceed with Caution: Using Native American Folktales in the Classroom

• Native American Indian Legends and Folklore

• PBS: Circle of Stories (includes video)

• Bruchac, Sacred Giving and Receiving

How did various civilizations organize time?

• The Lakota Moon Calendar

• Living maya Time: The Calendar System

• TeacherServe: Native American Religion in Early America

• Cree stories that should only be told in the winter