On my own holidays

Introduces Martin Luther King, Jr. and relates how and why his birthday came to be celebrated as a national holiday.

Describes Christmas traditions in Mexico, Ethiopia, China, Germany, Lebanon, Sweden, Australia, and Russia.

Presents information on the holiday Cinco De Mayo, and includes a description of its history, how Mexico won its independence from the French and the Spanish, and how it is celebrated. Includes glossary.

Contains information on the holiday Easter, and provides descriptions of how Easter is celebrated around world, including Sweden, Ethiopia, Russia, Egypt, Mexico, Germany, and Colombia.

Looks at the origin and practices of Veteran's Day, a day for American's to recognize the efforts of current and former members of the military.

An introduction to the life of the Massachusetts Indian Squanto, best known for befriending the Pilgrims of the New Plymouth Colony.

Introduces the history of Halloween, the meaning of its symbols, and the ways in which we celebrate it today.

Introduces Martin Luther King, Jr. and relates how and why his birthday came to be celebrated as a national holiday.

Presents a short history of Veterans Day and discusses how it came to be celebrated after World War One and its significance to American military personnel and veterans of all wars since 1918.