HOLIDAY TRADITIONS

You can enjoy a holiday more if you understand it better! Learn the fascinating and often surprising origins, traditions, and meanings of each of the year’s major celebrations:

  • Christmas
  • New Year’s Celebrations Around the World
  • Valentine’s Day
  • St. Patrick’s Day
  • Easter
  • Mother’s Day
  • Father’s Day
  • July 4th
  • Halloween
  • Thanksgiving
  • Hanukkak


Christmas, New Year’s, and Valentine’s programs can be performed with music.


THANKSGIVING: A Pilgrim’s Story

See the first Thanksgiving through the eyes of Pilgrim John Howland, who was rescued when he fell overboard the Mayflower, as told in pictures and dramatic recreation by his direct descendant.














A Brief History of Wine

Enjoy the fascinating story of wine from its emergence as a drink of choice in ancient times through its modern place in celebrations and good times.