Presents a history of Mother's Day discussing ancient mother goddesses, how it became a national holiday, how it is celebrated around the world, and mothers of famous presidents.

'Celebrate Valentine's Day' focuses on historical and cultural aspects of this holiday and the international traditions, food, and celebrations associated with it. This celebration of love includes fun facts; a recipe; a map showing the location of all photographs; a resource list of books, videos, and Web sites; and a note from an expert consultant, aimed at parents and teachers, which deepens our understanding of the holiday's importance and meaning.--Provided...

Miss Mackle's third graders share December holiday traditions--Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Three Kings Day, and Korean New Year--with each other and with Harry's great grandfather, who has just moved to a nursing home.

Savor the magic of the season with #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber's newest Christmas novel, filled with warmth, humor, the promise of love, and a dash of unexpected adventure. Ashley Davison, a graduate student in California, desperately wants to spend the holidays with her family in Seattle. Dashiell Sutherland, a former army intelligence officer, has a job interview in Seattle and must arrive by December 23. Though frantic...

At a fifteen year reunion over the Christmas holidays, a group of college friends soon discover how simple it is for old rivalries and romances to resurface. "The Best Man Holiday is an eggnog that's sticky-sweet and heavy at the same time."--Entertainment Weekly. "It's like a reunion. If you already know these characters, you're good..."--Associated Press. "...holiday entertainment"--Hollywood Reporter.

"This book introduces readers to the history, meaning, traditions, and celebrations of Halloween" --

Presents the origins and history of thriteen holidays, such as Columbus Day, Veterans Day, and Halloween. Also includes songs, maps, speeches, handicraft, and recipes.

Illustrations and brief text present various holidays celebrated around the world, including New Year's Day, Presidents' Day, Easter, Ramadan, Diwali, Posadas, and Hanukkah.