Historias de fiestas

Explores the history of Thanksgiving, looks at some of the symbols and traditions associated with the holiday, and explains why Thanksgiving is important.

Introduces Presidents' Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.

Introduces Memorial Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.

Introduces the Fourth of July, including the history of the holiday, why we celebrate it, and how it is celebrated today.

Describes the historic events that shaped Thanksgiving Day and details the various ways it is celebrated.

Introduces Memorial Day, and explains the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.

Introduces Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.

Discusses the holiday Cinco de Mayo, celebrated by Mexicans and Mexican Americans in remembrance of the Mexican army's defeat of the French army in Pueblo, Mexico, in 1862.