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CRRL Picks: The Veil Thins

Books and resources for more information about five autumn holidays: Mawlid al-Nabi, Sukkot, Día de los Muertos, Diwali, and Advent

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  • The Advent Craft and Activity Book

    Stories, Crafts, Recipes and Poems for the Christmas Season

    Dhom, Christel, 1960-
    Inspired by German Advent traditions, this book is full of activities for the whole family to celebrate the Advent season.
    Book, 2012Edinburgh : Floris, [2012], ©2012. — 394.2663 Dh
  • Being Jewish

    the Spiritual and Cultural Practice of Judaism Today

    Goldman, Ari L., 1949-
    A thoughtful book that explains the cycles of life as seen in Judaism, the celebrations throughout the year, and the rhythms of daily life.
    Book, 2000New York : Simon & Schuster, [2000], ©2000. — 296.4 Go
  • Celebrate!

    Stories of the Jewish Holidays

    Berger, Gilda
    This nonfiction book for children gives the historic background of eight Jewish holidays, with accompanying recipes and crafts.
    Book, 2002New York : Scholastic, [2002], ©1998. — 296.43 Be
  • The Christmas Countdown

    Creating 25 Days of New Advent Traditions for Families

    Harding, Margie J.
    With songs, Bible verses, stories, and activities, this volume helps families prepare for Christmas during the weeks of Advent.
    Book, 2010Brewster, Mass. : Paraclete Press, [2010], ©2010. — 263.912 Ha
  • This beautiful website was designed to celebrate all things pertaining to Día de los Muertos. Combining research with personal experience, each of the writers shares about the various aspects of the Day of the Dead.
    Web resource
  • Deepavali, which is the original word for Diwali, comes from the Sanskrit vocabulary meaning a ‘line of lamps’ and is used in South India, Malaysia, and Singapore while Diwali is often used in North India. Deepavali (Hindu Festival of Lights).…
    Web resource
  • This informative children's nonfiction book helps explain the holiday and shares a wide range of ways to celebrate.
    Book, 2022North Mankato, Minnesota : Pebble, a Capstone imprint, [2022] — 394.266 Sa
  • Diwali

    Hindu Festival of Lights

    MacMillan, Dianne M., 1943-
    This nonfiction book for children talks about the ways Diwali is celebrated in America.
    Book, 2008Berkeley Heights, NJ : Enslow Elementary, [2008], ©2008. — 294.536 Ma
  • The Hindu American Foundation shares basic information about Diwali's history and celebrations ,along with a toolkit for those who want to know more.
    Web resource
  • This book for younger children explains how Mexican families celebrate their deceased loved ones on the Day of the Dead each year.
    Book, 2002New York : Children's Press, [2002], ©2002. — 394.266 Wa
  • Using a classic counting rhyme, the author shares the various aspects of Diwali celebrations with younger children.
    Book, 2022New York : Beach Lane Books, [2022] — FICTION Seh
  • The Jewish Museum in New York City combines traditions and detailed artwork in this children's nonfiction book, which introduces 13 Jewish holidays.
    Book, 2002New York : Harry N. Abrams, 2002. — 296.43 Co
  • This video shares the facts and experiences of some of the many cultures that make up America--the African American rodeo, the Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival, the Monte Vista Crane Festival, the Day of the Dead Festival, and the Native…
    Streaming Video, 2015[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2015.