Traces the origins of our favorite holiday customs and symbols, many of which antedate the first Christmas. "The well-written text is concise and interesting and the two-color marginal drawings are festive." -- Booklist...
Describes the celebration of St. Valentine's Day from pagan festi-vals to present-day activities. "Interesting and concise text along with lists of stories, poems, and sources." -- School Library Journal...
Shamrocks, shillelaghs, reed pipes, and leprechauns -- these are some of the many symbols that remind us of St. Patrick's Day. Who was St. Patrick? And what is this early spring holiday all about? With warmth and vitality, Edna Barth tells the colorf...