The history of Valentine's Day and the little-known stories behind its symbols.

Hearts, Cupids, and Red Roses

Children's Books

Barth, Edna

Arndt, Ursula

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Clarion Books

A well-researched but informal tale that begins when Emily is 9 years old; numerous quotations from her writings, plus a selection of poems at the end of the biographical material.

I'm Nobody, Who Are You? the Story of Emily Dickinson

Houghton, mifflin, harcourt

The origins of St. Patrick's Day and the folklore, fancy, and traditions that give the holiday its many diverse symbols.

Shamrocks, Harps, and Shillelaghs: The Story of the St. Patrick's Day Symbols

Literature & Fiction

Explains the origins of and relates stories associated with familiar Halloween symbols.

Witches, Pumpkins, and Grinning Ghosts: The Story of the Halloween Symbols

A collection of Christmas poems, carols, and sayings by a variety of authors spanning several centuries.

A Christmas Feast: Poems, Sayings, Greetings, and Wishes

Hearts, Cupids and Red Roses

Discusses the origins of Valentine's Day and explains the meaning of related symbols and legends in addition to presenting stories and poems about the holiday

Holidays & Celebrations

Demco Media

Discusses the history, meaning, and current usage of Christmas symbols from cultures around the globe.

Holly, Reindeer and Colored Lights

Traces the history of Easter symbols from their Christian and pagan origins to such present-day additions as rabbits and new clothes.

Lilies, Rabbits and Painted Eggs: The Story of the Easter Symbols

Teen & Young Adult

Turkeys, Pilgrims and Indian Corn: The Story of the Thanksgiving Symbols

Centers on the Pilgrims' dealings with the Indians and provides insight into prominent people, myths such as Plymouth Rock, and harvest feasts around the globe

Geography & Cultures

Each of our holidays has its own familiar traditions: Wearing green on St. Patrick's Day, hunting for painted eggs on Easter, gathering with family and friends to share a picnic and watch fireworks on the Fourth of July. But where do these customs come from, when did they begin, and why do we continue to observe them?In the engaging blend of careful research and lively prose that has earned her books a lasting place on the holiday bookshelf, Edna Barth explores the multicultural origins and evolution of the familiar and not-so-familiar symbols and legends associated with our favorite holidays. Acclaimed author James Cross Giblin's spirited look at our national birthday continues in Ms. Barth's tradition and rounds out the series. Full of fascinating historical details and little-known stories, these books are informative and fun to read. Festively illustrated by Ursula Arndt, they are now available again in hardcover as well as paperback editions, featuring new, eye-catching jacket designs,and original holiday activities inside the paperback covers.

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Hearts, Cupids, and Red Roses

I'm Nobody, Who Are You? the Story of Emily Dickinson

Shamrocks, Harps, and Shillelaghs: The Story of the St. Patrick's Day Symbols

Witches, Pumpkins, and Grinning Ghosts: The Story of the Halloween Symbols

A Christmas Feast: Poems, Sayings, Greetings, and Wishes

Hearts, Cupids and Red Roses

Holly, Reindeer and Colored Lights

Lilies, Rabbits and Painted Eggs: The Story of the Easter Symbols

Turkeys, Pilgrims and Indian Corn: The Story of the Thanksgiving Symbols

Shamrocks, Harps, and Shillelaghs: The Story of the St. Patrick's Day Symbols