Holiday World

Did you know that religious festivals are not limited to Christmas and the Holy Week? There’s also Diwali and Ramadan, and so on. Different religions celebrate festivals on special days of the year. What do these festivals mean? Learn to respect the diversity of beliefs by getting more familiar with different celebrations. Grab a copy of this informative resource today!

It’s 1941, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt has just made Thanksgiving a national holiday in the United States. Takari‘s family is coming from near and far to celebrate together. While helping her mother prepare Thanksgiving dinner, 8-year-old Takari breaks a platter that belonged to her Japanese grandmother.

A tender and poignant memory of a Jewish family's first Christmas tree in 1939, celebrating the author's compassionate and loving mother.

What's the most important holiday in India? It's Diwali! This celebration is also known as the festival of lights. Learn what people do to celebrate this special holiday. Carefully leveled text provides key facts. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help listeners delve more deeply into the information and understand what makes this holiday unique.

Carefully leveled text engages young listeners in learning about the traditions and celebrations of Chinese New Year. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help build nonfiction learning skills.