Cultural and historical background and traditions of forty-five major American holidays, both secular and religious, Christian and Jewish.

Every day deserves to be celebrated, and with 101 Itty Bitties to choose from, it's easy to make that happen. Use wool scraps and a bit of hand stitching to create 2" squares with motifs and sayings for holidays, seasons, sports, gardening, pets, and more. The designs are quick to complete and make perfect take-along projects. Tuck the tiny treasures into vignettes, turn them into wearable art, add a magnet and display them on your refrigerator, tie them to a gift, or send one to a friend to brighten their day--the possibilities are endless. Make an Itty Bitty (or 101!) and make every day a celebration!

A compilation of ideas and comments from parents, school personnel, community members, and graduates of high school who have planned and implemented All Night Alcohol/Drug-Free Prom and Graduation Celebrations. Presents samples of projects undertaken by high school communities in their efforts to provide safe, fun-filled, party environments that appeal to students. Illustrated.

"Packed with 250 Holiday and Celebration Activities for the Whole Year! Don't just keep your kids busy, keep them learning with these exciting holiday and celebration lessons for children ages 5-10, all centered around Christ! The Super-Sized Book of Holidays, Special Days, and Celebrations: Bible Activities for the Whole Year gives you the ease and flexibility to fill your calendar with plans, projects, and parties for many special occasions throughout the year. The lessons in The Super-Sized Book of Holidays, Special Days, and Celebrations remind kids that God created us and provided for our salvation through his Son, Jesus Christ. Whenever we are mindful of God during the special days we celebrate, we are giving God the glory for the blessings he has bestowed upon us. It is our prayer that by observing Christ-centered celebrations, our children will become firmly rooted in Christian principles and desire to live lives that will be pleasing to God."--Provided by publisher

- Experiential activities for celebrating secular and sacred seasons of the year - Activities can be used in any setting: church, home, school

How did Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday become a national holiday? Why do we exchange presents on Christmas and Chanukah? What do bunnies have to do with Easter? How did Earth Day become a global holiday? These questions and more are answered in this fascinating exploration into the history and meaning of holidays and rituals. Edited by Amitai Etzioni, one of the most influential social and political thinkers of our time, this collection provides a compelling overview of the impact that holidays and rituals have on our family and communal life. From community solidarity to ethnic relations to religious traditions, We Are What We Celebrate argues that holidays such as Halloween, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, New Year's Eve, and Valentine's Day play an important role in reinforcing, and sometimes redefining, our values as a society. The collection brings together classic and original essays that, for the first time, offer a comprehensive overview and analysis of the important role such celebrations play in maintaining a moral order as well as in cementing family bonds, building community relations and creating national identity. The essays cover such topics as the creation of Thanksgiving as a national holiday; the importance of holidays for children; the mainstreaming of Kwanzaa; and the controversy over Columbus Day celebrations. Compelling and often surprising, this look at holidays and rituals brings new meaning to not just the ways we celebrate but to what those celebrations tell us about ourselves and our communities. Contributors: Theodore Caplow, Gary Cross, Matthew Dennis, Amitai Etzioni, John R. Gillis, Ellen M. Litwicki, Diana Muir, Francesca Polletta, Elizabeth H. Pleck, David E. Proctor, Mary F. Whiteside, and Anna Day Wilde.

Celebrate September with poems and informational texts about holidays during the month and people whose actions have influenced our lives, from Johnny Appleseed to our own grandparents. Children will also enjoy the coloring pages, cross-curricular classroom activities, recipes, backpack riddles, and more.