Holidays for children video series

Officially called Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, this is one holiday that celebrates two great things: our country's history and its citizens. Learn how the U.S. Constitution, a document written and signed more than 200 years ago, outlines how our government works and identifies our rights as citizens of the United States. Take a field trip to the National Constitution Center -- the perfect place to celebrate this national holiday.

Songs, folk tales, arts and crafts are presented in an effort to understand the celebration surrounding the Fourth of July.

Explores the symbols, customs, rituals and folklore underly the celebration of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Presented with traditional songs, folk tales, and arts and crafts.

Explores the symbols, customs, rituals and folklore underlying the celebration of Easter. Presented with traditional songs, folk tales, and arts and crafts.

Describes the activities leading up to Election Day, when different levels of public officials are elected.

Columbus Day honors the accomplishments of Christopher Columbus as well as the spirit of discovery. Learn about Columbus and his voyages, as well as the controversy surrounding his explorations. While he opened up the Americas to exploration and settlement from Europe, it was at a great cost to the native peoples already living there.