Archive for October, 2008
Election Day
Election Day takes place on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November during every even numbered year.
Every four years Americans vote for a new President and 2008 is the magical year! Check out these links and books about Election Day to learn more.
October 29, 2008
Halloween
Every year on October 31, we celebrate Halloween. It is a holiday that might remind you of pumpkins, costumes and candy! But there is more to Halloween than you might think.
Check out these fun books & links to learn more about the history of Halloween and to get great ideas about how to celebrate it!
October 21, 2008
Diwali
Hindus around the world will ring in their New Year on October 28 during the 5-day festival of Diwali. This colorful and joyous holiday is a spiritual celebration of the victory by good over evil and is marked by fireworks, sweets, and family gatherings. In India, homes are completely cleaned and filled with lights (often special clay lamps known as diyas) in order to gain the blessing of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Is it any wonder Diwali is also known as the “Festival of Lights.”
For more fun and facts about Diwali, click here!
October 14, 2008
