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At Christmas, Marta, a Polish girl, unhesitatingly breaks off pieces of her own blessed Nativity straw to share with her ill grandmother and other humble villagers, and in giving them away, her blessings return to her.

A collection of recipes associated with different Hindu holidays that are appropriate for cooking with children.

The story of Olive, a dog, who thinks he is a reindeer, especially when he hears "his song" - all of the other reindeer.

Discusses some of the foods enjoyed by Jews and describes special foods that are part of such specific celebrations as the Passover seder.

A Jewish family celebrates Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Includes information about the meaning and customs associated with the holiday.

Introduces the history, customs, meaning, and celebration of Chanukah, also spelled Hanukkah.

Describes the origins and creation of Martin Luther King Day, discussing Martin Luther King, Jr.

Recounts the history and rituals of ten Jewish holidays, and includes related games, recipes, stories, songs, and crafts.

Presents an annotated listing of over two thousand birthdays, holidays, historic events, and other observances that occur on each day of the year, and includes calendar information for the years 2003 through 2008, as well as an alphabetical index.

Introduces the main religious festivals of Hinduism, telling the story behind each festival, describing how it is celebrated around the world, and providing instructions for related activities.

Based on the Thanksgiving Address, an ancient message of peace and appreciation of Mother Earth and all her inhabitants, these words come from the Iroquois who are taught to greet the world each morning by saying thank you to all living things.

The orphelines search for a grandmother and find one--along with a grandfather--on Christmas Eve.

Barton hates Christmas, but a nightly visitor changes his outlook.