Books in Holidays%20and%20Festivals series

Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is celebrated for five days with various activities and food. Read about Diwali in this title that explains the significance of each day's events and the meaning of this special holiday.

Originally named Armistice Day for the treaty that ended WWI, Veterans Day has become a holiday that honors veterans of all wars. Read this book to learn the history of this important day and find out what types of activities people take part in to honor the service, patriotism, and bravery of our veterans.

All about the history of Cinco de Mayo, and how the holiday is celebrated today.

Every year families gather to celebrate Christmas with both religious and secular activities. From attending church and helping charitable causes to trimming the tree and exchanging gifts, readers will learn about the importance of Christmas and the many ways people spread holiday cheer.

Every year families gather to ensure luck in the coming year and celebrate the approach of spring by sharing in the traditions of Chinese New Year. This book introduces readers to the sights, sounds, foods, and gifts of this special holiday and discusses the history of this happy time of year.

From Judah Maccabee to lighting the menorah to eating potato latkes, this book introduces readers to the stories and traditions of Hanukkah and explains what it means to celebrate this festival of lights.

Describes the origins of New Year's celebrations and traditions and how they differ throughout the world. Includes games, recipes, songs, customs, and interesting facts from various countries.

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

Election Day is a civic holiday where people cast their votes for government officials. This book introduces readers to the meaning of Election Day, and explains why this holiday is significant and why exercising the right to vote is an important part of being an involved citizen.

Every year families gather to celebrate Christmas with both religious and secular activities. From attending church and helping charitable causes to trimming the tree and exchanging gifts, readers will learn about the importance of Christmas and the many ways people spread holiday cheer.

Fasting, praying, and charitable acts mark the Islamic holiday of Ramadan, which ends with the festival of Id-ul-Fitr when the fast is broken. Readers of this book will learn the history and meaning of these holidays as well as the activities that take place during this reflective time of year.

Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is celebrated for five days with various activities and food. Read about Diwali in this title that explains the significance of each day's events and the meaning of this special holiday.