religious holidays

"Experience the sacred traditions of Ramadan, the Islamic month of mercy and blessings, with children and families from across the globe. From waking up early for suhoor and fasting from dawn to dusk to praying and preparing an iftar meal to be shared, Ramadan is a time of increased spirituality, gratitude, charity, and empathy for all"--Provided by publisher.

"Christmas is an important religious holiday for Christians. But many people around the world also celebrate it with secular traditions, such as exchanging gifts and decorating trees. This title delves into the holiday's rich history, exploring its beginnings as a winter solstice festival, its ties to the early Christian church, and the development of modern traditions such as Santa Claus"--Amazon.

Illustrates the joy and significance of each Jewish holiday throughout the year, with further information and a craft or recipe at the back of the book.

"Aliya doesn't listen when her ammi tells her she is too young to fast for Ramadan because she still needs food to grow. And as her abba and ammi prepare to fast for the holy month, Aliya has a secret: she's going to fast too!"--Provided by publisher.

"After seeing all of its neighbors' twinkling lights for the winter holidays, House hopes to shine too. When Huda and her family move in, House thinks its time to sparkle has finally come. But, Diwali, Hanukkah, and Christmas come and go without a shimmer. Quickly, House learns that every family celebrates joy and togetherness in their own way, no matter the season. And a few months later House will see that this new family has its own holiday to shine for"--Amazon.

Rabia tries fasting for the first time on Eid al-Fitr, the last day of Ramadan.

Learn about Passover through simple text and colorful illustrations. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Ramadan through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

"People around the world celebrate different festivals of lights, and Diwali is one of them. This festival is an important part of life for Hindus in India and other countries"--Provided by publisher.

A guide to celebrating the eight holidays in the Wheel of the Year in the ancient pagan tradition, providing information on rituals and spells, herbcraft, magical stones, foods, crafts and games, and other topics.