festivals

Discusses the holidays and festivals that people in Canada celebrate each year.

Describes how the culture of the United States is reflected in its many holidays, including Saint Patrick's Day, Halloween, and Independence Day.

"Independence Day is a holiday known for the . . . ways in which people choose to celebrate, parades, cookouts, and fireworks. To many, the holiday is known simply as the Fourth of July. Some readers may not know the reasons we celebrate this holiday. What is the significance of celebrating on this specific date? What exactly happened on July 4, 1776? With accessible vocabulary and . . . photographs, this book will teach readers about the history behind the holiday, and the different ways that families across the country celebrate Independence Day"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the holidays and festivals that people in Greece celebrate each year, including family occasions, national holidays, and other events, as well as ancient traditions handed down from their ancestors and specific to their culture.

Heidi is excited about Brewster's fall festival, but she catches a cold and her magic may not be enough to make her well in time.

Pepe, who is Mexican American, enjoys participating in a festival celebrating his heritage and that of his family and friends, who are from Chile, Ecuador, Peru, and many other countries. Includes author's note about Hispanic American History month and the difference between the terms Hispanic and Latino.

This book will introduce young readers to the wonderful world of Renaissance fairs and festivals, providing an age-appropriate peek into the history and background of these imaginative events.

Readers learn about jazz bands and the participants in them.

"'Korean Celebrations' takes young readers through season after season of holidays and festivals and explains how some of these holidays began, why they're important and how people celebrate them. It tells of how special moments like birthdays and weddings are celebrated as well"--Dust jacket.

"Examines the holidays and traditions in Vietnam, which include colorful festivals that celebrate meaningful lunar calendar days and unique family traditions. Readers will be introduced to the traditional foods, clothing, and other practices used to celebrate holidays in Vietnam."--Publisher.