Holiday Traditions

Discover a magical way to count down to Christmas. This enchanting Advent storybook brings together 24 Christmas tales—a blend of timeless classics, world legends, and gentle retellings crafted especially for young readers and families who love reading together. From snowy adventures and kind-hearted heroes to ancient traditions from around the globe, each story is designed to light up December nights with wonder. Whether your children read on their own or still love bedtime read-alouds, these stories turn every evening into a cherished family ritual. Inside you’ll find: • Adapted ...

Once fall hits and the chilly weather settles in, the holiday season has begun! And nothing embodies holiday spirit more than the continuing of family traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation. May it be sharing stories at the dinner table, laughs on the porch, or just time spent alone - everyone has their own ritual. Join Dana Cowin, author and former editor-in-chief of Food & Wine, as she chats with some of today’s most popular chefs and food personalities.

For years Foreigners always tried to decode and understand Filipina habits and their actions. Most relay on hear say and end up divorcing or getting scammed. This book is written to give you information to understand Filipinas. From where it all began with a short history, Traits that were instilled by colonizers,changes of traditions and culture thru time,81 bare it all questions that might be running in your head asked by foreigners such as "why does a Filipina keep a Filipino boyfriend even if she has a foreign Boyfriend who supports her?"and many more that were answered by the author ...

What if almost everything you think you know about Halloween is wrong? Halloween: A History of the World's Most Haunted Holiday traces the night from its origins as Samhain, an Iron Age Irish festival marking the turn from summer to winter, through two thousand years of accident, adaptation, and reinvention, to the trillion-dollar American holiday it has become today. This is not the tidy, secondhand version of Halloween's history repeated every October in listicles and classroom handouts. This book goes back to primary sources and archaeological evidence to separate what actually happened ...

Acclaimed humorist David Sedaris's beloved holiday collection is a perennial favorite. This updated edition includes six additional pieces, including a never-before-published story. David Sedaris's beloved holiday collection is new again with six more pieces, including a never before published...

What do carved turnips, wandering spirits, romantic cabbage stalks, stolen wagons, black cats, soul cakes, and several billion pieces of candy have in common? They are all part of Halloween’s strange but true history. Halloween: Strange But True explores the real stories behind one of the world’s most unusual holidays. Long before glowing pumpkins appeared on suburban porches, people marked the approach of winter with bonfires, feasts, prayers, disguises, fortune-telling games, and serious concern about whatever might be moving through the fog. Inside, discover how ancient seasonal ...

What if the Christmas traditions you cherish are not Christian at all, but whispers from a forgotten, ancient world? Step into the heart of winter, and you will uncover a story far older than the nativity. Beneath the twinkling lights and familiar carols lies a truth carved into the bones of the season itself, echoed in firelight and carried on the breath of ancient gods. This is an invitation to explore the untold origins of the world’s most celebrated holiday. For centuries, the story of Christmas has been a paradox—a Christian holiday built upon the bones of pagan ritual. The early ...

What if Christmas had a criminal record, a monster problem, a ghost obsession, and a long history of setting things on fire? Strange But True: The Weird History of Christmas unwraps the bizarre, funny, creepy, and completely true stories hiding behind the world’s most familiar holiday. Long before glowing trees, cheerful Santas, and neatly wrapped presents, Christmas could mean drunken street celebrations, masked visitors, frightening monsters, flaming desserts, ghost stories, strange foods, and authorities trying to shut the whole thing down. Discover why Christmas was once banned in ...

Dive into the vibrant tapestry of Jewish festivities with "Discovering Jewish Holidays and Traditions" a comprehensive guide crafted to immerse non-Jewish readers into the incredible richness of these cherished celebrations. What makes this book truly unique is its innovative approach—a seamless blend of enjoyable storytelling and enlightening explanations. Journey through lively anecdotes that provide profound insights into holiday customs, unlocking the cultural depth embedded in each tradition. From joyous celebrations to reflective observances, gain a profound understanding of the ...

"Deck the Halls: The Ultimate Guide to Christmas" Get ready to make this holiday season your most magical yet with Deck the Halls: The Ultimate Guide to Christmas! This all-in-one festive companion takes you on a journey through the history and heart of Christmas, exploring the origins of cherished traditions and the fascinating ways it’s celebrated around the globe. Discover delicious recipes for holiday sweet treats and drinks and find inspiration for thoughtful gift-giving with creative ideas that will delight everyone on your list. Learn how to transform your home into a winter ...

The countdown to Christmas has never been scarier than in this internationally bestselling holiday horror novel from Per Jacobsen. Hoping to bring his family closer together, Adam Gray arranges a vacation in a remote cabin on a snowy mountain. Things take a dark turn, however, when someone...

Have you ever wondered if your favorite Christmas traditions are more pagan than Christian? Do you question what a decorated tree, Santa Claus, and gift-giving have to do with the birth of Jesus? Every year, as lights go up and carols play, questions arise about the true meaning of Christmas. We’re told our traditions were borrowed from pagans, that Santa was created by Coca-Cola, and that the entire celebration is more about shopping than salvation. But what is the real story? The Holy Night: The Sacred History of Christmas Through the Ages is a captivating journey that debunks the myths...

She's lost the holidays she loved. He never wanted them in the first place. But this Christmas, everything could change. Hollis Hartwell lives for parades on Main Street, matching pajamas, and small-town holiday magic—until a custody agreement hands every Christmas and town festival to her...

Crazy Aunt Fanny’s Holiday Flush: Weird Traditions, Festive Fails, and Crimes of Christmas Cheer The holidays are supposed to be merry… but history didn’t get that memo. Join Crazy Aunt Fanny and her questionable raccoon sidekick as they unwrap the wildest, weirdest, and most wonderful Christmas stories ever flushed from history. From radioactive toys and exploding fruitcakes to pooping logs, roller-skating churchgoers, and royal feasts gone feral—this laugh-out-loud holiday bathroom reader proves that Christmas cheer has always come with a side of chaos. Inside you’ll find: • ...

Europe does Christmas beautifully. It also does Christmas with horned demons, horse skulls, child-eating trolls, giant goats, witches on broomsticks, medieval saints, exploding traditions, suspicious pastries, enormous bonfires, and enough mulled wine to make all of this seem perfectly reasonable. WEIRD CHRISTMAS IN EUROPE is a funny, story-packed journey through the strangest, oldest, and most unforgettable Christmas traditions on the continent. Travel by train, tram, ferry, cable car, and occasionally questionable footwear from Germany’s legendary Christmas markets to Austria’s ...

Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday’s Traditions reveals the surprising, quirky, mysterious, and sometimes horrifying stories behind the most wonderful time of the year.  

Kwanzaa is about celebrating! It honors African American heritage. Some people mark the holiday by lighting the kinara. Families and friends gather to eat a big feast. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

Five wishes...one special place...and a miracle to make it happen each Christmas. The Summers family always chose somewhere special to spend their Christmas holiday instead of at home. Every year their holiday vacation destination was different and carefully determined their Christmas wishes. Hannah and her children loved their Christmas holiday tradition even though it was never easy for everyone to be completely satisfied and this year was no different...or was it? Daniel Summers quickly offered to handle the arrangements for their upcoming Christmas holiday vacation. He knew his mother ...

Welcome back to Emancipation, Louisiana—where Christmas isn't just a holiday; it's a way of life. But this year, the lights feel dimmer, and one of the town's most anticipated traditions just might become a memory of Christmas past… Kyleigh Grindley wants nothing to do with Christmas or the...

The Pagan Wheel of the Year: A Practical Guide to Sacred Seasonal Celebrations If you’re feeling burned out, emotionally overwhelmed, or disconnected from your sense of self, this book offers a gentle and beginner-friendly way to reset. Rooted in nature-based mindfulness and seasonal self-care, this guide invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and realign with the rhythms of the earth — no prior spiritual experience required. The eight sacred festivals of the Pagan Wheel — from Yule to Samhain — become anchors for emotional balance and nervous-system safety. Each season offers ...