jewish holidays

A Thanksgiving Address, an ancient message of peace and appreciation of Mother Earth and all her inhabitants. Spoken at ceremonies of the Iroquois Indians.

While spending Christmas in London with her family, her boyfriend, and his family, fifteen-year-old Kendra finds herself roaming the city in another scavenger hunt, like the one in New York the previous summer.

Presents an annotated listing of over two thousand birthdays, holidays, historic events, and other observances that occur on each day of the year, and includes calendar information for the years 2003 through 2008, as well as an alphabetical index.

The story of the development of American Christmas customs and traditions mainly created during the Victorian period.

Contains advice and ideas for the Christmas season. Includes recipes, step-by-step instructions for making decorations, party games, poems, carols and short stories.

Originally published as v. 1 and 2 of The Life book of Christmas, by the editors of Life. Part one recounts the Nativity, and part two traces Christmas customs and celebrations. Includes selections from great works of literature and art.