fasts and feasts

Lets young readers discover the special days in the Jewish calendar, providing a description and history for each holiday as well as activities for observing each day, both in synagogue and at home.

Uses one family's celebration of Passover to describe the religious significance, traditions, customs, and symbols of this Jewish holiday.

Discusses the religious and national holidays of India--why they are celebrated and how.

Introduces the major Sikh festivals from Guru Nanak's birthday to Divali, tells the story behind each festival, and describes how each one is celebrated around the world today.

Introduces the main religious festivals of Islam, telling the story behind each festival, describing how it is celebrated around the world, and providing instructions for related activities.

Introduces the main Jewish festivals from Rosh Hashanah to Shavuot, tells the story behind each festival, and describes how each one is celebrated around the world today.

Introduces the main religious festivals of Christianity, telling the story behind each festival, describing how it is celebrated around the world, and providing instructions for related activities.

Introduces the main religious festivals of Buddhism, telling the story behind each festival, describing how it is celebrated around the world, and providing instructions for related activities.

Offers an overview of the time-keeping and holiday traditions of the world's major religions.