All About Holidays: A guide to popular holidays and their origins

by J. E. Nickerson

Overview

We all have favorite holidays like Christmas, Valentine's Day and Mother's Day. But what about unique holidays like Star Wars Day, National Pen Pal Day or National Grilled Cheese Day? This book examines many popular holidays along with special days of observance that readers may not have heard of yet. After reading this book you can amaze your friends with the history of unique holidays and know how to celebrate special days of observance like National Lemonade Day and Earth Day.

Here is a short list of some of the holidays discussed:
-Law Day
-Armed Forces Day
-Victoria Day
-Canada Day
-National Best Friends Day
-Independence Day
-And many more

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798369237700
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	04/24/2023
Pages:	442
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

J.E. Nickerson has written over 33 books covering a variety of different social and religious topics. He provides biblical commentary on social issues that address how Christians should respond to society, while staying grounded in their faith in God.
  
His passion is to see people around him understand the nature and character of God and develop a personal relationship with him through prayer, faith and reading biblically based books.

Editorial Reviews

I purchased this book to help my son research several holidays for a school project. This is one of the best guides for a home schooler on holidays I have seen. The writing style is easy to follow along with. My son learned so much from reading this one book! I hope more home schoolers read this book and use it in their curriculum.

Amazon purchase - Gretchen W

I am huge history fan. Learning about some of the holidays I celebrated as a child really made me feel connected to my roots and childhood. I now have so many things to talk to my family about on our next holiday gathering.

Apple Books purchase - Lauren Campbell

I finally understand the history of some of my family's favorite holidays! Growing up in a mixed racial family that celebrates Christmas and Kwanza, I always wanted to learn more about the holidays my family celebrated. This book answered a lot of questions for me and gave me a better understanding of the traditions that bring my family together.

Apple Books purchase - Stacie S

I really enjoyed learning about the holidays in this book. It made me see my favorite holidays in a new light. I have a greater appreciation for the traditions I love to enjoy with my family.

Apple Books purchase - Marge G

Growing up in Alabama, I used to celebrate Mardi Gras with my family every year as a tradition. I thought nothing about the parades, floats, traditions and other trappings of the celebration. Until I read this book. The chapter on the history of Mardi Gras really opened my eyes about the hidden bigotry and other unpleasant elements of Mardi Gras.

Amazon purchase - Henry Thatcher