holidays

When Groundhog is unable to sleep, he experiences autumn and winter holidays he never knew about, and then he finally falls asleep before Groundhog Day.

Explores the legend, history, and traditions associated with Three Kings Day, and follows ten-year-old Veronica and her family as they celebrate the Latin American holiday along with neighbors in their Puerto Rican community in New York City.

Describes how the culture of Poland is reflected in its many festivals, including All Saints' Day, Christmas, and Carnival.

Describes how the culture of Holland is reflected in its many festivals, including Sinterklaas, Carnaval, and Queensday.

Describes how the culture of Greece is reflected in its many festivals, including Independence Day, Carnival, and Pascha.

Describes how the culture of Finland is reflected in the celebration of festivals throughout the year, including Midsummer Festival, Pikkujoulu, Shrove Tuesday, and Students' Day.

Describes how the culture of Chile is reflected in its many festivals, including Tangata Manu, Fiestas Patrias, and La Tirana.

Describes the history of Groundhog Day and the American tradition of watching for Punxsatawney Phil.

Describes the history of Memorial Day and such American places of remembrance as Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknowns.

For their second-grade class celebration of Kwanzaa, Chanukah, Christmas and all other winter holidays, Gloria and Big Bob write a play about Potato Claus, friend to children everywhere.