Holidays and festivals

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Hanukkah

2011
Simple text and photographs describe the story of Hanukkah and how the holiday is traditionally celebrated.

Election Day

2011
Provides an overview of what happens on election day in the United States, describing the symbols and traditions associated with it and when it falls during the year.

Cinco de Mayo

2011
An introduction to Cinco de Mayo that discusses when and why the holiday is celebrated, the traditions associated with it, and its related symbols.

Chinese New Year

2011
Explains what festivals are, and looks at various symbols and events associated with the fifteen-day celebration of the Chinese New Year.

Arbor Day

2011
Explains what holidays are, tells the story of Arbor Day, and looks at Arbor Day symbols and how the holiday is celebrated.

Presidents' Day

2011
Explains what holidays are, reviews the history of Presidents' Day, introduces U.S. Presidents Washington and Lincoln, and looks at Presidents' Day symbols and how the holiday is celebrated.

Kwanzaa

2011
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.

Christmas

2011
Explains what holidays are, tells the story of Christmas, and looks at Christmas symbols and how the holiday is celebrated.

A world of festivals

2012
Photographs and text introduce children to festivals and holidays celebrated throughout the world, including New Year's Day, Easter, Diwali, Hanukkah, Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and others.

Muslim festivals

1987
Describes the customs of traditional Islamic festivals and celebrations.

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