special days

Presents crafts, trivia, experiments, recipes, and jokes to celebrate such unusual holidays as Pet Owners' Independence Day, the Anniversary of the Discovery of King Tut's Tomb, and the Feast of the Radishes.

Presents a comprehensive history of American patriotic holidays, and contains narrative overviews, primary source documents, chronology, and Web sites.

Details the rituals and celebrations that mark special days in a person's life, including birthdays, name days, the bar mitzvah, and marriage.

Presents a comprehensive examination of Chinese rituals, holidays, and celebrations and contains recipes, legends, and stories of Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn, and other festivals.

Provides information on numerous religious and secular holidays and other days that commemorate special occasions throughout the calendar year.

Describes special events from around the world with the history and traditions that make the holidays memorable, such as Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day.