fasts and feasts

The well-known poem about an important Christmas Eve visitor.

The Grinch tries to stop Christmas from arriving by stealing all the presents and food from the village, but much to his surprise it comes anyway. Could Christmas be more than presents?.

Introduces Eid al-Fitr, the three-day Muslim festival that celebrates the end of Ramadan each year.

The title presents an overview of Ramadan, touching on the festival's main traditions, significance, and celebrations.

Peg and Cat are visiting their friends Yasmina and Amir during a very special holiday, Eid al-Adha. Everyone is excited to don their best duds, exchange presents, and eat a yummy feast divided into equal parts--one-third for family, one-third for friends and neighbors, and one-third for those in need.

While waiting for her mother to come home from work on Valentine's Day, Heather helps her grandmother rescue a newborn lamb and bake a special cookie.

Read about how the beginning and end of Ramadhan is based on the lunar calendar, and learn what it is like to fast for 30 days as well as the meaning behind and the motivation for the fast, and learn about a typical Eid-ul-Fitr, the day after the month of Ramadhan.

Mar?a tries on her mother's wedding ring while helping make tamales for a Christmas family get-together. Panic ensues when hours later, she realizes the ring is missing.

Each student in Ms. Rooney's room celebrates the December holidays by being a secret pal to a classmate.

Explains how to use a personal computer to perform various activities related to Christmas, including creating artwork, making wrapping paper, and drawing decorations.