Catalog Search Results
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Ramadan is almost here! It's Zain's favorite time of the year. Well, it usually is. After a recent move, will Zain find a new Muslim friend to celebrate with him? Learn about holidays and festivals around the world with the Holidays in our home series"--Back cover.
Author
Language
English
Description
"Two lifelong friends, a bartender and a pastor, decide to trade places the week before Christmas and end up finding love along the way in this delightful novel from the queen of holiday stories, #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. Peter Armstrong and Hank Colfax are best friends, but their lives couldn't be more different. Peter is a local pastor who is dedicated to his community. He spends his time visiting the flock, attending...
63) Hanukkah
Author
Series
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
Español
Description
A simple introduction to the symbols, celebration, and traditions of Hanukkah.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Who was St. Patrick? Why do we wear green on March 17th? Vetted by an expert, this new edition brings readers the most accurate and recent historical understanding of St. Patrick and the holiday celebrating him. Learn the story of Patrick's life, legends about the saint, and the history of the holiday. From shamrocks to shillelaghs, Gail Gibbons' signature combination of accessible text and clear, colorful illustrations creates a perfect introduction...
Physical Desc
volumes : illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
The electronic version contains the complete print version including multiple tables, enhanced functionality, complete text of the paper index, Boolean searching, scheduling, new groupings, not in the print edition, and networkability. This version offers more complete access to the information than the print version is able offer.
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Bina has three older brothers and this year she wants to make them bracelets for Raksha Bandhan, an Indian holiday that celebrates brothers and sisters--but first she must come up with patterns that include only their favorite colors, plus one unique bead that celebrates their special interests.
Author
Series
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explains how Mexican families celebrate the lives of their deceased loved ones, including sharing pictures and stories, preparing feasts, and lighting candles in the graveyard on November 1, The Day of the Dead.
Author
Series
Physical Desc
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Illustrations and text introduce young readers to the customs, traditions, and activities associated with Halloween. Presented in English and Spanish, with fact boxes about the origins of some aspects of the holiday.
70) Fiesta fireworks
Author
Physical Desc
1 volume (without pagings) : chiefly color illustrations, map ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Describes the preparation of fireworks as well as the festival honoring San Juan de Dios, the patron saint of Tultepec, Mexico, which is famous for its master pyrotechnics.
73) Valentine's Day
Author
Series
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 19 x 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of Valentine's Day, its symbols and traditions, and how it is celebrated in the U.S. and around the world.
74) Valentine's Day
Author
Series
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the origins and purpose of Valentine's Day, and looks at some of the ways in which the holiday is celebrated. Includes a cookie recipe.
Author
Physical Desc
viii, 222 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"America's Favorite Holidays explores how five of America's culturally dominant holidays--Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, and Thanksgiving--came to be what they are today, combinations of seasonal and religious celebrations heavily influenced by modern popular culture. Distilling information from a wide range of sources, Bruce David Forbes reveals the often surprising history behind the traditions of each holiday. The book offers a...
78) Groundhog day
Author
Series
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the youngest readers to the festivities and history of Groundhog Day.
Introduces the history of Groundhog Day and describes how it is celebrated today.
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Indigenous Peoples' Day is about celebrating! The second Monday in October is a day to honor Native American people, their histories, and cultures. People mark the day with food, dancing, and songs. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
Looking for an older book we don’t have?
Printed books not owned by Santa Fe Public Library that were released more than 6 months ago can be requested from other Interlibrary Loan libraries to be delivered to your local library for pickup. Limit: 3 per calendar month.
Looking for a newer item we don’t have?
Suggest the library purchase a new book, DVD, audiobook, or music CD through your account. Limit: 30 active requests at a time. Submit Purchase Suggestion