Holidays and festivals

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Describes the customs of traditional Islamic festivals and celebrations.