Celebrations in My World

A new title has been added to the series to celebrate as Canada turns 150 in 2017! Children will be swept away by the parades, the costumes, and the festive joy of the major celebrations across the globe! Vibrant photographs feature people, young and old, participating in the customs and traditions that are associated with each observance. Young readers will learn about the history of each holiday and how they are celebrated differently in each country.

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Holidays · Social Studies

Easter

There's more to Easter than hunting for eggs and stuffing ourselves with chocolate! Come inside Easter to learn the history and ancient customs of this Christian festival. More →

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Eid al-Adha

One of the most important days of the Muslim calendar, Eid al-Adha is a celebration of Ibrahim's devotion to God. Today, Muslims mark the occasion with a feast shared with people in their… More →

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Election Day

Election Day is an important day when citizens choose a leader. But not every country has elections. Young readers will learn about democracy and its history, how a polling station works, and More →

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Flag Day

June 14 commemorates the adoption of the United States flag in 1777, one year after federation. The day was established by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 and is recognized through much of… More →

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Groundhog Day

Will he or won't he see his shadow? That's the big question on Groundhog Day, an annual winter event on February 2nd to predict how soon spring will arrive. Young readers will learn about the More →

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Halloween

There's more to this spooky festivity than carving pumpkins and trick-or-treating. Halloween explores the history behind this yearly custom, including its roots in ancient Celtic tradition,… More →

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Hanukkah

Hanukkah is a Jewish festival of lights that celebrates the re-dedication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Hanukkah is observed over eight days by lighting a candle on the Menorah, a… More →

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Happy Birthday!

How do you celebrate the day you were born? In North America, children invite their friends and families to birthday parties where they play games and eat birthday cake. Some other countries… More →

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Holi

Each year during the beginning of spring, millions of Indian people celebrate Holi, also called the Festival of Colors. This two-day celebration includes important Hindu rituals and… More →

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Independence Day

Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, is one of the most important days in the history of the United States of America. Millions of Americans celebrate this national holiday each year.… More →

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Black History · Holidays · Social Studies

Juneteenth

Every year on June 19th, people of all backgrounds celebrate the day that African Americans were freed from slavery in the United States. People mark the occasion by gathering at parks for… More →

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Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa is an African American festival that celebrates family, community and culture. It began in 1966 and based on various African harvest festivals in an attempt to bring African Americans More →

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