Hoyt-Goldsmith, Diane

Presents the history, traditions, and significance of Hanukkah as it is celebrated by a Jewish family in San Francisco.

A Vietnamese American boy describes the daily activities of his family in San Rafael, California, and the traditional culture and customs that shape their lives.

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

Ten year old Cherokee Indian, Bridget shares her personal history as well as that of her tribe.

Introduces a Louisiana Cajun family and their celebration of Mardi Gras including the music, the food, and the costumes.

A young Cochiti Indian girl living with her grandparents in the Cochiti Pueblo near Santa Fe, New Mexico, describes her home and family and the day-to-day life and customs of her people.

A ten-year-old Eskimo (Inupiat) boy who lives far north of the Arctic Circle describes his family's annual spring trip to their camp, where they hunt and fish for food to supplement their diet for the rest of the year and enjoy old traditions.

Depicts a San Francisco boy and his family preparing for and enjoying their celebration of the Chinese New Year, their most important holiday.

A young Mexican American girl from California learns about the history of Cinco de Mayo and her culture's traditions for celebrating the holiday.

Follows an Hispanic American family in a small New Mexican community as they prepare for and celebrate the nine-day religious festival which occurs just before Christmas.