fasts and feasts

Presents an annotated listing of over two thousand birthdays, holidays, historic events, and other observances that occur on each day of the year, and includes calendar information for the years 2003 through 2008, as well as an alphabetical index.

Easy-to-follow text introduces early readers to Flag Day, explaining how and why it is celebrated, how to properly fly the American flag, and why the flag is an important symbol in the United States.

Describes the history of Thanksgiving and how it is celebrated in the United States.

Recounts the history and rituals of ten Jewish holidays, including appropriate games, recipes, and songs.

A Jewish family celebrates Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Includes information about the meaning and customs associated with the holiday.

Discusses some of the foods enjoyed by Jews and describes special foods that are part of such specific celebrations as the Passover seder. Includes recipes.

Briefly describes the beliefs of Muslims and eight of the special celebrations that are part of the Islamic faith.

The story of Olive, a dog, who thinks he is a reindeer, especially when he hears "his song" - all of the other reindeer.