holidays

"Juneteenth is the celebration of the day enslaved people in Texas were were told they were freed. This book explores Juneteenth's little-told history, from the first Jubilee to the making of a national holiday"--Provided by publisher.

"A comprehensive dictionary that describes more than 3,500 holidays and festivals celebrated around the world. Features both secular and religious events from many different cultures, countries, and ethnic groups. Includes contact information for events; multiple appendices with background information on world holidays; extensive bibliography; multiple indexes"--.

It's Christmastime for Pookie! And that means a walk in the snow, and company coming.

"Pookie's family spends a terrific Thanksgiving Day together, with love and gratitude. (AND PIE!!!)"--Provided by publisher.

Grandma's present (Max keeps Grandma busy while Ruby searches the store to pick out the perfect present.)Max and Ruby's Christmas Tree (Ruby and Max don't agree on what beautiful Christmas tree decorations are.) Max's snow plow (Ruby says it's snow-shoveling time, but Max thinks it's a better time to drive his toy car.) Max's snow day (It's way too snowy to go outside. Can Ruby convince Max to play indoors with her?) Max's snow bunny (Max can't make snow angels like Ruby with an Abominable Snow Bunny on the loose!) Max's mix up (A bunny mix-up helps Max keep sledding even after Ruby decides it's time to go inside.) Max's fire flies (Ruby is excited for the holiday fireworks, but everyday fire flies appeal more to Max.) Max and Ruby's fashion show (A discovered chest in the attic means a fashion show for Ruby, but Max prefers to play pirate.) Ruby's sing-along (How can Ruby find a song to sing at her talent show with Max's noisy toys interrupting?) Ruby's puppet show ( Max want to get in on the act when Ruby and Louise put on a puppet show for him.) Sugar Plum Max (Will Max's quest for sugarplums interfere with Ruby's ballet performance, or help.)Max's ant farm (Ruby is throwing the perfectly planned party...that is, until Max's ants escape!.

During a game of hide-and-seek Snowball, an arctic hare, hides in Santa's sleigh, where Santa Claus finds him and requests his help to deliver presents.

Explores the origins and historical background of Thanksgiving Day, and offers details about how the occasion is celebrated.

Noelle celebrates the only day in Christmas City that is not Christmas, by undecorating the tree, greeting the postman, and going to school.

Armed with the facts, young Alfie sets out to prove to the world that Santa Claus does not exist but no one pays attention, especially his sister Noelle, whose only request of the man in red is a nicer big brother.

When Little Mouse ventures out on Christmas Eve in search of holly with big red berries he gets a fright, but Big Mouse is able to explain everything.