History of our holidays

This text inspires readers as well as explains the history of a holiday important to as many as 15 million people on Earth who identify as part of the Jewish faith.

El D?a de los Muertos is celebrated in Mexico with food and festivities to celebrate life and to honor and remember deceased loved ones.

Discusses the origin and practices surrounding 'Groundhog Day.'.

Explores the origin and traditions of the holiday, Kwanzaa.

An introduction to Earth Day, discussing how it was started and why we still celebrate it now.

Learn about Kwanzaa's creation and the many ways people celebrate this time after the Christmas season.

Explores the history and traditions of the Chinese New Year.

Describes the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo (5th of May), also celebrated in the United States, that commemorates the victory of Mexican forces over the French on May 5, 1862 at the Battle of Puebla.

Discusses the origin and practices surrounding 'Groundhog Day.'.

For anyone who's even been the victim of an April Fools' Day joke or who's planning to pull the best prank yet, this fun book takes them inside the possible origins of an amusing holiday.