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Ramadan
Molly Aloian
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Sept. 30, 2008)Introduces Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, and discusses its place in Islam, morning and evening meals before and after fasting, religious activities during the month, and the celebration of Eid al-Fitr that marks the end of the month.
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Thanksgiving
Lynn Peppas
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Jan. 1, 2009)'Thanksgiving' explores in colourful detail this American holiday, from mashed potatoes and gravy to the religious observances. Learn the history of Thanksgiving, from its first pilgrim celebration in 1621, to its celebration in modern day.
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Remembrance Day
Molly Aloian
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 15, 2010)Each year on November 11th, millions of people in Canada and other countries in the Commonwealth take time to remember the men and women who served their countries during times of war. This book describes how people around the world hold similar services featuring poppies, poems, and special prayers.
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St. Patrick's Day
Molly Aloian
Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, Aug. 1, 2009)On March 17th of each year, millions of people all over the world celebrate St Patrick's Day. Taste the foods, hear the music, and dance the dances that make up his celebration. This title presents the history of this celebration, which captivates children and teaches them about Irish culture and traditions.
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Day of the Dead
Carrie Gleason
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Sept. 30, 2008)Introduces the Mexican holiday of the Day of the Dead, and discusses its Aztec and Christian origins, preparations for the holiday, skeletons and other decorations and foods, holiday activities, and the holiday in the United States.
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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Lynn Peppas
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Aug. 1, 2009)Rosh Hashanah is often referred to as the Jewish New Year. Millions of Jewish people all over the world celebrate this holiday. The holiday usually occurs in September or October and includes the holiest Jewish day of the year, Yom Kippur, the day of repentance. Learn about how Jewish people eat special foods, reflect on the year gone by, and think about how they can improve in the year to come.
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Chinese New Year
Carrie Gleason
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2008)Kung hay fat Choy means may you prosper and is a greeting heard often during Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year, sometimes called Lunar New Year, is celebrated in Chinese communities throughout the world. The festival lasts up to fifteen days and includ
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Juneteenth
Lynn Peppas
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Aug. 1, 2010)Introduces the history of Juneteenth and describes how it is observed throughout the United States.
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Bar and Bat Mitzvahs
Robert Walker
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Aug. 30, 2012)The celebration of a bar or bat mitzvah is a recognition that a young Jewish boy or girl has reached the age of responsibility. At the age of 13 for boys and 12 for girls, children take lessons to prepare for the ritual ceremony of reading from the Torah, the Jewish holy book. Readers will learn about the different ways boys and girls are prepared, as well as the traditional family celebrations that go along with the religious celebration.
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