On my own holidays

Describes Christmas traditions in Mexico, Iran, China, Sweden, Iraq, Spain, and Norway.

Tells the story of Earth Day 1970 and 1990 in the United States and the special activities planned to call global attention to the problems of pollution, environmental destruction, and waste of natural resources.

Introduces the Jewish Festival of Lights, or Hanukkah, relating the story behind the holiday and how it is celebrated.

Describes how the Indian Squanto, an English-speaking Christian and former slave, whose village had been wiped out by smallpox, taught the Pilgrims the skills they needed to survive the harsh Massachusetts winter.

This book details the history of Cinco de Mayo, the colorful holiday that celebrates Mexico's victory over the French army at the Battle of Pueblo in 1862.

Simple text describes the origins of Veterans Day.

Describes the celebration of Passover, the holiday that commemorates the exodus of the Jews out of ancient Egypt.