holidays

An introduction to some of the characteristics, events, and activities of the month of January.

An overview of the symbols, celebrations, decorations, food, and songs that are part of Christmas in Norway.

An overview of the symbols, celebrations, decorations, food, and songs that are part of Christmas in Italy.

An overview of the symbols, celebrations, decorations, food, and songs that are part of Christmas in Germany.

An overview of the symbols, celebrations, decorations, food, and songs that are part of Christmas in France.

The students in Ms. Colman's class are each assigned to do a presentation about Christmas, Kwanzaa, or Hanukkah, and Sara wants to prepare an authentic Kwanzaa meal, except time she tries to cook, it turns into a disaster.

Miss Mackle's third graders share December holiday traditions--Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Three Kings Day, and Korean New Year--with each other and with Harry's great grandfather, who has just moved to a nursing home.

Describes the history and customs of Thanksgiving, from the harvest festivals of the ancient world and the first Thanksgiving in colonial America to modern-day celebrations.

Describes how the culture of South Korea is reflected in its many festivals including Lunar New Year, Buddha's Birthday, and National Foundation Day.

A simple, illustrated story of the first Thanksgiving, celebrated by the pilgrims and their Native American friends.