holidays

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holidays

Labor Day

1982
Describes the origin of the holiday Labor Day, and how it spread from New York City to other cities, finally becoming a national holiday.

Winter festivals

1990
Surveys the festivals and holidays celebrated in the winter season in different countries of the world.

Chinese New Year

festival of new beginnings
2006
Presents an introduction to Chinese New Year, in simple text with illustrations, explaining what it is, how it started, and the ways it is celebrated around the world.

Celebrations!

1997
A calendar of celebrations which describes holidays and festivals of all major religions and cultures from around the world. Includes original photography.

Memorial Day

1983
Explains why and how we celebrate Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, a day set aside to honor those who have fought and died in the nation's wars.

Mexico

1997
Describes the background and customs associated with some of the important fiestas celebrated in Mexico.

The autumn equinox

celebrating the harvest
2000
Discusses the significance of some of the harvest festivals around the world and describes how they are celebrated.
Cover image of The autumn equinox

Ramadan

2002
A simple introduction to the traditions and festivities of the Muslim holiday, Ramadan.
Cover image of Ramadan

Diwali

2001
A simple introduction to the autumnal holiday Diwali, the Festival of Lights that marks the beginning of the Hindu new year.
Cover image of Diwali

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