Celebrations in my world

Diwali is a five-day Hindu holiday. Hindu children look forward to Diwali all year long, it is one of Hinduism's most important holidays.

Hanukkah is a holiday celebrated by people of the Jewish religion. Hanukkah lasts eight days and is celebrated in late November or early December, the date changes every year, during the celebration people light candles, eat special foods and sing songs.

Dress like a king or queen, twirl your gragger, and make some noise--Purim is here! One of the happiest Jewish holidays on the calendar, this springtime holiday is celebrated with costume parties, parades, and special foods. Learn the story, customs, and good deeds that are celebrated on this religious holiday.

Rosh Hashanah is often referred to as the Jewish New Year. Millions of Jewish people all over the world celebrate this holiday. The holiday usually occurs in September or October and includes the holiest Jewish day of the year, Yom Kippur, the day of repentance. Learn about how Jewish people eat special foods, reflect on the year gone by, and think about how they can improve in the year to come.

Descusses why and how the Jewish holiday of Sukkot is celebrated.