Religious and Cultural Celebrations

This selection of books shares stories and information about some of the religious and cultural celebrations observed by our local community, including Christmas, Diwali, Easter, Eid, Lunar New Year and Ramadan.

You can also search the Library Catalogue and Britannica Library for more books and information about a wide range of celebrations from around the world.

Updated May 10, 2023
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A year full of celebrations and festivals
Grace, Claire
Ebook
With fact-filled text accompanied by beautifully bright illustrations from the wonderfully talented Chris Corr, prepare yourself for a journey as we travel around the world celebrating and uncovering a visual feast of culture. Countless different festivals...
The birth of Jesus
Sully, Katherine.
Paper Book
Mary and Joseph got married and an angel told them they were blessed with a baby who would be the Son of God. They travelled to Bethlehem where they had to stay at an Inn, as there was no other space. Mary gave birth to baby Jesus and shepherds and wise men travelled to see him. They gave...
Christmas
Hall, Margaret
Ebook
Young readers learn about Christmas through simple text, photos, and activities.
Bringing in the New Year
Lin, Grace
Ebook
This exuberant story follows a Chinese American family as they prepare for the Lunar New Year. Each member of the family lends a hand as they sweep out the dust of the old year, hang decorations, and make dumplings. Then it’s time to put on new clothes and celebrate with family and friends....
Emma's Easter
Bullard, Lisa.
Paper Book
Emma's family is celebrating Easter! Emma and her little brother hunt for Easter eggs and candy. They go to church. Then relatives come over for a big meal. Find out the different ways people celebrate this special day!
Rashad's Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr
Bullard, Lisa.
Paper Book
For Muslims, Ramadan is a time for fasting, prayer, and thinking of others. Rashad tries to be good all month. When it's time for Eid al-Fitr, he feasts and plays! Find out how people celebrate this special time of year.
Ruby's Chinese New Year
Lee, Vickie
Paper Book
In this picture book by Vickie Lee celebrating Chinese New Year, animals from the Chinese zodiac help a little girl deliver a gift to her grandmother. Ruby has a special card to give to her grandmother for Chinese New Year. But who will help her get to grandmother's house to...

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