Holidays and celebrations

Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Christmas.

Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Valentine's Day.

Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of St. Patrick's Day.

Simple text and photographs explain the history of Cinco de Mayo and how this commemoration of the victory of the Mexican army over the French army on May 5, 1862, is celebrated.

Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of the one hundredth day of school.

Simple text and photographs describe the history of Thanksgiving and the ways it is celebrated.

Simple text and photographs describe and illustrate Chinese New Year and how it is celebrated.

Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of birthdays.