Kwanzaa

by Lisa J. Amstutz

Published 1 January 2017
It's time to celebrate Kwanzaa! Light the kinara. Eat a big feast with your family. During Kwanzaa, people come together. They celebrate African-American heritage.

Diwali

by Lisa J. Amstutz

Published 1 January 2017
It's time to celebrate Diwali! Light lamps. Exchange cards and presents. Dance and watch fireworks. Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, reminds Hindu people of the story of Rama and Sita. This story tells how good beats evil.

Hanukkah

by Lisa J. Amstutz

Published 1 January 2017
It's time to celebrate Hanukkah! Light the menorah. Sing songs and eat tasty treats. During Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, Jews remember a war they won. This allowed them to freely practise their beliefs.

Ramadan

by Lisa J. Amstutz

Published 1 January 2017
It's time to celebrate Ramadan. For one month, Muslims don't eat or drink for most of the day. They pray and help the poor. Muslims focus on being thankful during this important Islamic holiday.

Chinese New Year

by Lisa J. Amstutz

Published 1 January 2017
Out with the old and in with the new! It's time to celebrate Chinese New Year! Clean the house. Have a feast with relatives. Watch fireworks and dragon dances. Make paper lanterns. Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is a celebration of new beginnings.

Christmas

by Lisa J. Amstutz

Published 1 January 2017
It's time to celebrate Christmas. There's so much to do! Make Christmas cake and decorate the Christmas tree. Have dinner with your family. Exchange presents. This important Christian holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

It's time to celebrate! People celebrate holidays and festivals in every corner of the world. From Christmas to Kwanzaa and Chinese New Year, emergent readers will discover each holiday's background, its traditions and cultural or religious significance. Carefully levelled text and a close photo text match help promote comprehension every step of the way.