Holidays

Explains the history of Saint Patrick's Day and many of the customs, celebrations, and special foods of that day.

Discusses the history and traditions of Halloween. Includes instructions for making spiders out of construction paper.

Provides information about Chinese New Year, explaining what it is, how it began, and how it is celebrated.

Explores the history of Thanksgiving Day and traditions associated with the holiday.

Describes how Presidents' Day is celebrated and looks at the achievements of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

Explains the origins of Veterans Day, the traditions surrounding the holiday, and organizations involved with celebrations.

Discusses the Memorial Day holiday including how it began, how it is celebrated, and the organizations that help continue the tradition.

Describes the life of the civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., who is honored with the national holiday bearing his name.

Introduces the Fourth of July holiday, including information on how it began, the people who inspired it, and how it is celebrated today.

Provides information about Presidents' Day, explaining what it is, how it began, and how it is celebrated.