World Celebrations

Around the world, there are countless celebrations that bring people together. Some, such as Eid al-Fitr and Rosh Hashanah, are religious and include important prayers. Others, such as Juneteenth, are more important historically and culturally. But each brings together families for good food, reflection, and more. Through this look at celebrations around the world, readers will learn the significance of different holidays and the people that take part in them. The history of each holiday is explored with age-appropriate text paired closely with full-color photographs, breaking down the most important details in an achievable way.