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
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
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 are...
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...
Bringing in the New Year
Lin, Grace
Paper Book
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....
ĄEs Diwali!
Sebra, Richard 1984-
Paper Book
¿Cuál es la celebración más importante en la India? ¡El Diwali! A esta celebración también se le conoce como el festival de luces. Aprende sobre lo que hace la gente para festejar esta festividad especial. Fotografias llenas de color ilustran la belleza del evento. El texto cuidadosamente...
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.
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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