A Crowell holiday book

"Every year on October twelfth, with flags and speeches and most of all with festive parades [Americans] . . . celebrate the brave man who sailed ever westward until he reached the shores of America. Paul Showers has told Columbus's story. . . . The years of apprenticeship, the suspensefilled voyage itself, and the dramatic moment of discovery are brought to life.".

Explains the origin and meaning of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah and describes the customs connected with it.

Washington's story from childhood through death with added information on the various ways in which he has been honored on his birthday.

Describes how and why J. Sterling Morton established Arbor Day in Nebraska and briefly tells about its celebration across the United States.