"It is 1985 in a small Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal merchant and family man faces into his busiest season. Early one morning, while delivering an order to the local convent, Bill makes a discovery which forces him to confront both his past and the complicit silences of a town controlled by the church. Already a bestseller in France and certain to be read worldwide for generations to come, Small Things...

Provides the facts about Groundhog Day, explains how it is observed today, and some fun things to do.

Describes and compares holidays celebrated by the five major religions. Mentions observance of living religions with small follwings and observance of United Nations Day.

Presents chronologically an event to celebrate each day of the year, e.g. January 3, Birthday of J.R.R. Tolkien; May 12, the Cat Festival in Belgium; and October 24, United Nations Day.

Explains what Veterans Day is, the history of this holiday, and how it is celebrated

Relates the history and describes the customs of this holiday from its beginning in Roman times to the present. Includes directions for making a paper valentine and sugar cookies.

"The author describes her research on the holidays of the Jewish calendar and how she came to understand how these celebrations have lasted for thousands of years."

Approaching a scary house while treat-or-treating, a reluctant monster warns readers not to ring the doorbell or the monsters that live there may gobble them up.