If you enjoyed reading about holidays and birthdays in this book, you can read more about celebrations. Some books about them are listed here. Your school or your public library will have many...
A new holiday
Kwanzaa December 26-January 1 From December 26 to January 1, many blacks in the United States celebrate a special time called Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is their very own holiday---a way of honoring the...
Potato Pancakes All Around
by Marilyn Hirsh On a cold winter afternoon, Samuel the peddler walked down the road to a village. He passed children sliding and sledding and skating. \"The children are out of school early," he...
The Feast of Lights
Hanukkah On the stove, crisp potato pancakes sputter in a skillet. In a corner, children spin square tops on the floor. On the table, candles twinkle in a candleholder. It's Hanukkah nu kah), the...
A Visit from St. Nicholas
by Clement Clarke Moore 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that...
The happiest holiday
Away in a manger, No crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus Lay down His sweet head; The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay--- The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay. from A Little...
Cakes and candles
St. Lucia Day December 13 Down the village street comes a small group of young people. At the head of the group walks a pretty girl in a long, white dress. Upon her head she wears a crown of green...
Juan Diego’s vision
Guadalupe Day December 12 On December 12 each year, thousands of people gather at a hill in Mexico City. They come from all over Mexico. Many have walked long distances to reach the shrine of Our...
Europe’s Santa Claus
Feast of Saint Nicholas December 6 A long time ago, a bishop named Nicholas lived in what is now the country of Turkey. No one knows much about him. But there are stories that he often helped...
The “tenth” month
December is the twelfth month of the year. It has thirty-one days. In ancient Roman times, when the year began in March, December was the tenth month of the year. This month got its name from decern,...
