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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Celebrations around the world
Halford, Katy
Paper Book
It's time to celebrate! From Christmas and Thanksgiving, to Diwali and Halloween, kids won't want to miss out on all the festivities. Embark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important festivals, celebrations, and holidays enjoyed by people around the world....
Celebrate Diwali
Heiligman, Deborah
Paper Book
Beautiful, dynamic photographs and brief, lively tect introduce readers to the joyous holiday of Diwali, evoking the celebrations of HINDUS, Sikhs and Jains around he world. In Deborah Heiligman's inviting global odyssey of the Hindu holiday we learn that Diwali celebrates the triumph of...
Bringing in the New Year
Lin, Grace
Paper Book
In a brightly colored board book, perfect  for the youngest child, Newbery Honoree Grace Lin tells the tale of a Chinese American family as they prepare for the Lunar New Year. Each family member lends a hand as they sweep out the dust of the old year, hang decorations, and make dumplings....
Celebrate Diwali
Heiligman, Deborah.
Paper Book
Beautiful, dynamic photographs and brief, lively tect introduce readers to the joyous holiday of Diwali, evoking the celebrations of HINDUS, Sikhs and Jains around he world. In Deborah Heiligman's inviting global odyssey of the Hindu holiday we learn that Diwali celebrates the triumph of...
Diwali
Pettiford, Rebecca.
Paper Book
In Diwali, early readers will learn about the Hindu holiday of Diwali and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday. A labeled diagram helps readers understand the symbols of Diwali while a...
A New Year's reunion
Yu, Li-Qiong
Paper Book
A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2011! Maomao's dad works many miles away, but he is coming home for New Year! Little Maomao's father works in faraway places and comes home just once a year, for Chinese New Year. At first Maomao barely...
Lanterns and firecrackers : a Chinese New Year story
Zucker, Jonny
Paper Book
A Chinese family prepares for their New Year festivities they decorate the house with flowers, then set off firecrackers to scare away bad spirits and welcome the coming year. Family and friends sit down together for a festive dinner, then go outside to watch the parade of dragon dancers. The...

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