jewish holidays

Provides information about a wide variety of holidays celebrated in the United States by people from around the world, including religious, political, heroic, and cultural observances, each with a selection of related activities, and includes strategies for teachers.

Contains fourteen stories of Christmas by Newbery award-winning authors.

Examines the customs of Christmas around the world through a collection of black-and-white and full-color photographs captured by Life magazine through the years and includes war-time observances as well as those depicted in many Hollywood films.

The March girls, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy give up their Christmas breakfast to help a family poorer than their own.

Describes Christmas activities for the whole family including over 100 things to make, and 50 games and activities to play and enjoy.

Retells the events of a special Christmas for a poor family in New York City at the turn of the century.

Examines the history, customs, and folklore of St. Patrick's Day.

A collection of Christmas stories, carols, and poems.

Explains the origins and meaning of New Year's Day, a holiday that celebrates the start of a new year, and looks at how and where New Year's Day is observed.