Best Holiday Books
14 total works
Describes the life of Martin Luther King and the origin and celebration of the holiday in his honor.
Provides brief accounts of the lives of two prominent U.S. presidents and describes the holiday that was established in their honor.
An introduction to the religious and secular history, traditions, and celebrations of Easter.
Describes the history, customs, significance, and traditions of Japanese Children's Day and the Obon Festival, and the ways they are celebrated today in Japan and the United States.
Describes the various Jewish holidays that take place in the fall, including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, and Shemini Atzeret.
Provides background on the people and events that are commemorated on two important Mexican holidays, Independence Day and Cinco de Mayo, and describes how these holidays are celebrated.
Introduces the African American holiday begun in 1966 which celebrates seven important principles.
Describes the history of Thanksgiving Day, how it came to be celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, and the traditions associated with this holiday.