Books in Holidays and Festivals series

Describes the characteristics of winter, looks at traditions associated with winter holidays around the world, and shares recipes, stories, poems, and ideas for winter activities

This series explores religious and cultural holidays and festivals and explains why, when, and where they take place as well as who celebrates them.

Describes the commemoration of the victory of the Mexican army over the French army on May 5, 1862, a victory which signaled the end of foreign invasions of North America.

Describes the origins of New Year's celebrations and traditions and how they differ throughout the world. Includes a glossary of terms.

All about the history of Passover, and how the holiday is celebrated today.

Describes how Halloween began, looks at its traditions, and gathers poems, games, recipes, stories, and costume ideas

Describes the characteristics of spring, looks at spring traditions around the world, and gathers poems, stories, and suggestions for spring activities

Describes the characteristics of spring, looks at spring traditions around the world, and gathers poems, stories, and suggestions for spring activities

Describes the origins and traditions of Sikh festivals and celebrations around the world

Describes how Halloween began, looks at its traditions, and gathers poems, games, recipes, stories, and costume ideas

This series explores religious and cultural holidays and festivals and explains why, when, and where they take place as well as who celebrates them.

Describes the secular and religious origins of Easter and Easter symbols such as eggs, bells, and the Easter bunny. Also includes games, recipes, stories, and related projects.