family festivals

Provides information and resources to help African-American families plan and execute meaningful celebrations for Kwanzaa, Christmas, naming ceremonies, and family reunions. Includes craft ideas, recipes and suggested menus.

Examines how family stories are passed from one generation to the next and what they reveal about a family's history and traditions.

Explains the historical background behind many of the world's holidays and festivals and describes how they are celebrated.

Describes in text and illustrations how different families celebrate memorable events such as births, coming-of-age ceremonies, marriages, reunions, and funerals.

Discusses traditions and the ways in which they are significant, with an emphasis on family traditions.

Contains stories, poems, and activities for celebrating various special family occasions.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the different ways that people around the world celebrate holidays and special occasions.