Holidays and festivals

Explains what holidays are, tells the story of Christmas, and looks at Christmas symbols and how the holiday is celebrated.

Provides an overview of Independence Day, explaining why the holiday is celebrated, the traditions and symbols associated with it, and when it falls during the year.

Explains what festivals are, examines the Muslim holidays of Ramadan and Id-ul Fitr, and looks at how they are observed.

Provides an overview of Kwanzaa, explaining why it is celebrated, the traditions and symbols associated with the holiday, and when it falls during the year.

Accessible text and color photographs depict the history, celebrations, and main features of the Labor Day holiday. Includes full-color photographs and a glossary.

Explores the origins of Chinese New Year, a holiday that marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring, and describes the preparations, foods, customs, and symbols associated with the celebration.

Explores the history, customs, and symbols of Valentine's Day, features interesting facts and trivia about how the holiday is celebrated, and includes a list of resources for further information.

Explores the origins of Passover, the holiday that celebrates the freedom of the Jews, discusses the symbolism of the Seder meal, and describes the food and customs associated with the observance.

Provides an overview of Earth Day, discussing how, when, and why the holiday is celebrated, the symbols associated with it, and other related topics.

Explains what holidays are, reviews the history of Thanksgiving, and looks at Thanksgiving symbols and how the holiday is celebrated.