Books in On My Own Holidays series

Introduces the Jewish Festival of Lights, or Hanukkah, relating the story behind the holiday and how it is celebrated.

Outlines the history of Veterans Day from its beginnings after World War I, and describes several ways citizens honor war veterans.

Introduces Martin Luther King, Jr. and relates how and why his birthday came to be celebrated as a national holiday.

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The reason for the celebration of Martin Luther King Day is clearly and factually explained...Both the cassette and the book fill a void at the primary level for material on Martin Luther King. - School Library Journal

Describes how the Indian Squanto, an English-speaking Christian and former slave, whose village had been wiped out by smallpox, taught the Pilgrims the skills they needed to survive the harsh Massachusetts winter

Introduces the holiday and describes how Christians celebrate in Mexico, Ethiopia, China, Germany, Lebanon, Sweden, Australia, and Russia.

Includes ideas for creative birthday parties, with recipes for special foods and instructions for making invitations, decorations, favors, and more.

Explains the origins of Valentine's Day and describes the traditions with which this special day is celebrated.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Briefly recounts the life of the African American minister who devoted his life to civil rights and discusses the national holiday in his name celebrated on the third Monday of January.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. The Day of the Dead is a special holiday celebrated in many places like Mexico and parts of the United States to honor people who have died.

Provides suggestions for celebrating Mother's Day through recipes and instructions for various crafts.