A brief introduction to the history of Independence Day and how and why it is celebrated.

An introduction to the history, purpose, and observance of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is an important holiday that celebrates African heritage and African-American culture. Readers will learn that African Americans celebrate this holiday with gift giving, lighting Kinara candles each day, a big feast, and much more. Complete with simple text and colorful photographs.

The Cat in the Hat explains the origins of various holidays throughout the year, some well-known and some lesser-known, as well as some of the rituals associated with each.

A calendar of celebrations which describes holidays and festivals of all major religions and cultures from around the world. Includes original photography.

Thanksgiving is turkey, pumpkin pie, family gatherings, and a celebration of all the good things for which we're grateful. But how did out modern-day Thanksgiving traditions get their start? What was the first Thanksgiving like? Informative text and creative illustrations help kids learn the answer to this and more.

Magic connects living things to each other. This book is not so much about learning how to do magic: it is about learning how to find and recognize magic. As you build a relationship with your environment, you tap into the magic and power inside and beyond your self. Roux takes readers through the cycle of one year and shows how it is divided into eight spokes: two solstices, two equinoxes, and four cross-quarter days that fall between those significant...

acu 6s the history of Memorial Day and describes some of the ways that this holiday is celebrated.

In winter, students celebrate the 100th Day of School with their classmates and teachers. All day long, they have fun with the number 100 and all the things they've learned.

A collection of poems, stories, and songs to enrich every family's celebration of religious, patriotic, and commemorative holidays.