fasts and feasts

Discusses the history and meaning of Labor Day, a North American holiday that celebrates workers, and looks at events and symbols related to the holiday.

Introduces the history, customs, meaning, and celebration of Chanukah, also spelled Hanukkah.

Presents a children's book for early readers written in both English and Spanish, and describes the first Independency Day in 1777, how American celebrate the holiday, and more.

Rhyming text and illustrations describe how and why the holiday Di?a de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated in Mexico and South America.

Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Thanksgiving in the United States.

Introduces the history, meaning, and celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to Earth Day.

Provides an overview of Kwanzaa, explaining why it is celebrated, the traditions and symbols associated with the holiday, and when it falls during the year.

A description accompanied by full-color photographs of several festivals celebrated by Mexican Americans in the United States: the Day of the Dead, the processions of Las Posadas, New Year's Day and the dance of Los Matachines, and Three Kings' Day.

Contains an introduction to the different festivals and celebrations of Latin America, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on Three Kings Day, Day of the Dead, Independence Day, and Christmas, describing each tradition. Presented in English and Spanish.