Introduces the youngest readers to the traditions, festivities, and history of Kwanzaa.

Discusses the holiday in which Afro-Americans celebrate their roots and cultural heritage from Africa. How one American family celebrates the 7-day December holiday of Kwanzaa.

See what role candles play during Kwanzaa. Young readers will learn about the holiday in this fictional story.

Arthur the aardvark's one-hour Christmas special shows the many ways one can celebrate the holidays. Arthur and his family and friends plan gifts, parties, and traditions for Christmas, Hanukka, Kwanzaa, and 'Baxter Day.'

Describes various festivals centered around light that are celebrated by different cultures throughout the year, including Candlemas, Bon Matsuri, Diwali, Hanukkah, Luciadagen, and Kwanza. Long ago, people found a way to light the darkness. They built fires to keep warm and cook their food. They lit torches to drive away danger. To help them see at night, they learned to make candles and lanterns. Light was so important in their lives that they came...

Presents craft projects associated with various festivals or holidays around the world. Includes sources for more information.

Lee, a jazz pianist, has to leave his band when he begins losing his hearing, but he meets a deaf saxophone player in a sign language class and together they form a snazzy new band.