Emma and her family are Christians and they are celebrating a very important holiday, called Easter. It is a day filled with food and fun, and going to church where they are reminded why they celebrate this day. It is celebrated in remembrance of Jesus Christ, whom Christians believe is God's son that he sent to save the world from their sin so that they can eventually live with Him. This is what Jesus preached about himself when he lived on earth,...

Introduces the youngest readers to the traditions, festivities, and history of Thanksgiving.

Depicts a San Francisco boy and his family preparing for and enjoying their celebration of the Chinese New Year, their most important holiday.

Simple text and photographs present things associated with St. Patrick's Day.

A Chinese American child fears that the food her parents are preparing to sell on the Fourth of July will not be eaten.

Explores the history of Halloween from the holiday's Celtic origins over 2000 years ago to present-day celebrations, and provides spooky riddles and ideas for pumpkin art.

A girl describes how she and her family celebrate the seven days of Kwanzaa.

Introduces the youngest readers to the traditions, festivities, and history of Valentine's Day.

Presents very basic facts about Valentine's Day.