Finding out about holidays

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

c2001

Language

English

Description

Illustrates the various ways in which the Chinese New Year is celebrated around the world and discusses the meanings behind symbols and foods used in the celebration.

2) Christmas--celebrating life, giving, and kindness

Author

Erlbach, Arlene

3) Halloween: costumes and treats on All Hallows' Eve

Author

Robinson, Fay

4) Hanukkah: celebrating the holiday of lights

Author

Erlbach, Arlene

5) Independence Day: birthday of the United States

Author

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

c2001

Language

English

6) Thanksgiving Day: a time to be thankful

Author

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

c2001

Language

English

7) Cinco de Mayo: celebrating Hispanic pride

Author

Gnojewski, Carol

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

c2002

Language

English

Description

Introduces the history, customs, and practices of this holiday commemorating the victory of the Mexican army over the French on May 5, 1862.

8) Earth Day: keeping our planet clean

Author

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

c2002

Language

English

Description

Discusses the origins of Earth Day, its history, and how it is observed in the United States today.

9) Mardi Gras: parades, costumes, and parties

Author

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

c2002

Language

English

10) St. Patrick's Day: parades, shamrocks, and leprechauns

Author

Landau, Elaine

11) Valentine's Day ; candy, love, and hearts

Author

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

c2002

Language

English

Description

Explores how Valentine's Day began and how it is celebrated.

12) Veterans Day--remembering our war heroes

Author

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

c2002

Language

English

13) Juneteenth: a day to celebrate freedom from slavery

Author

Leeper, Angela

Series

Publisher

Enslow

Pub. Date

c2004

Language

English

14) Diwali: the Hindu festival of lights, feasts, and family

Author

Parker-Rock, Michelle

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

c2004

Language

English

Description

Introduces the history, customs, and practices of this Hindu holiday.

15) Easter: parades, chocolates, and celebration

Author

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

c2004

Language

English

Description

Explains the Easter holiday, from its early history to how it's celebrated today.

16) Kwanzaa: seven days of African-American pride

Author

Gnojewski, Carol

Series

Publisher

Enslow

Pub. Date

c2004

Language

English

Description

Finding out about holidays
Story of our holidays

Presents the history and meaning behind the observance of Kwanzaa. In this wonderful addition to the "Finding Out About Holidays" series, author Carol Gnojewski explains the development of Kwanzaa by Professor Maulana Karenga, an African-American cultural leader. She explores the seven principles, and explains how they can be used to enrich every Americans daily life. Full-color photographs, a craft project, and Internet addresses help readers understand...

17) Presidents' Day

Author

Wade, Mary Dodson

Series

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

Description