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....
Ramadan
Eliot, Hannah
Paper Book
Learn all about the traditions of Ramadan with this first book in the brand-new board book series Celebrate the World, which highlights celebrations across the globe. In the ninth month of the year, when the first crescent moon rises in the sky, it's time to celebrate Ramadan! In...
A year full of celebrations and festivals
Grace, Claire
Paper Book
Delve into a world of colour with Chris Corr's bright and engaging artwork and uncover a kaleidoscope of festivals celebrated all around the world.
Let's celebrate! : special days around the world
DePalma, Kate
Paper Book
"An accessible tool for teaching children about world cultures, seasonal special events, and festivals for school and public library collections" ― School Library Journal Experience the wonder of 13 holidays from around the world! From the Spring Festival...
Celebrations
Brundle, Joanna
Paper Book
These colourful and vibrant titles take A Look At Life Around The World. Young readers can explore how other people work play learn and live in this diverse and fascinating series.|These colourful and vibrant titles take A Look At Life Around The World. Young readers can explore how other people...
Christmas
Dickmann, Nancy.
Paper Book
Every year families gather to celebrate Christmas with both religious and secular activities. From attending church and helping charitable causes to trimming the tree and exchanging gifts, readers will learn about the importance of Christmas and the many ways people spread holiday cheer.
A Christmas journey
Wildsmith, Brian.
Paper Book
The story opens with a familiar Biblical image - of Mary being visited by the angel Gabriel. In Brian Wildsmith's imagining of this scene, Mary is shown with her cherished cat and dog. When Mary and Joseph set out for Bethlehem, her pets are left behind. But the cat and dog miss their mistress and...
The birth of Jesus
Sully, Katherine
Paper Book
Where was baby Jesus born? Read the sotry of his birth and find out who came to visit him. These beautifully illustrated classic Bible stories are perfect for reading together as well as reading alone. The most popular stories from the New Testament are retold in easy-to-read...
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. Then it...
Divali
Dicker, Katie.
Paper Book
This series is for young children who are ready to find out more about the world around them. It is designed to support and extend the Early Years curriculum.
Celebrate Diwali
Heiligman, Deborah.
Paper Book
Beautiful, dynamic photographs and brief, lively text introduce readers to the joyous holiday of Diwali, evoking the celebrations of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains around the world. In Deborah Heiligman's inviting global odyssey of the Hindu holiday we learn that Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over...
Celebrate Diwali
Heiligman, Deborah.
Paper Book
Beautiful, dynamic photographs and brief, lively text introduce readers to the joyous holiday of Diwali, evoking the celebrations of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains around the world. In Deborah Heiligman's inviting global odyssey of the Hindu holiday we learn that Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over...
Easter
Dickmann, Nancy.
Paper Book
Every year families gather to celebrate Easter with both religious and secular activities. From attending church to hunting for colorfully decorated eggs, readers will learn about the importance of Easter and the many ways people honor this day.
Baby's first Easter
Lloyd, Clare (Children's book author)
Paper Book
Perfect for story time with little ones, this first board book introduces babies and toddlers to Easter traditions and the story behind the Easter holiday. From palm leaves, the donkey that carried Jesus into Jerusalem, the last supper, and a wooden cross, to church...
Hassan and Aneesa celebrate Eid
Rahim, Yasmeen
Paper Book
Eid al-Fitr is here and Hassan and Aneesa are helping to decorate their house before the celebrations begin. On Eid they will wake early to wash before performing a special prayer outside. After the prayer, it is time to celebrate with friends and family. The Hassan and Aneesa series is...
Ramadan and Id-ul-Fitr
Dickmann, Nancy.
Paper Book
Fasting, praying, and charitable acts mark the Islamic holiday of Ramadan, which ends with the festival of Id-ul-Fitr when the fast is broken. Readers of this book will learn the history and meaning of these holidays as well as the activities that take place during this reflective time of year.
A New Year's reunion
Yu, Li-Qiong
Paper Book
Little Maomao's father works far away, so his return for New Year is a cause for celebration. They enjoy the firecrackers and make sticky rice balls - in one of which Maomao finds the lucky fortune coin. But after watching the dragon dance and playing snowballs, Maomao discovers disaster has struck...
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...
Lanterns and firecrackers : a Chinese New Year story
Zucker, Jonny
Paper Book
This title provides a simple introduction to the Chinese New Year festival, suitable for even the youngest child. Follow a family as they let off firecrackers, watch the amazing dragon dance and light their beautiful lanterns to celebrate the start of their New Year.
Celebrating the Chinese New Year
Tang, Sanmu.
Paper Book
Little Mei wants to know why her family celebrates the Chinese New Year. All her family members have their own reasons, but it is Grandpa who tells her the story of Nian and monster Xi.
Night of the Moon : a Muslim holiday story
Khan, Hena
Paper Book
Now in paperback, this sweet tale follows Yasmeen, a seven-year-old Pakistani-American girl, as she celebrates the Muslim holidays of Ramadan, "The Night of the Moon" (Chaand Raat), and Eid. With lush illustrations that evoke Islamic art, this beautiful story...

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