These nine short folktales feature stories about traditional holidays
celebrated from Czechoslovakia, Russia, France, the United States, and
other parts of the world. Holy days, or holidays, are celebrated by
cultures from around the globe. These are times when people experience
the energy and spirit that comes when a day is lifted out of
commonplace. Sometimes that spirit is one of love and goodwill; other
times it's a sense of renewal or even giddy fear. Holidays are unique
because we find unexpected occurrences in everyday routine. Here are
nine holiday stories, with descriptions of the days they celebrate,
including: New Year's Day ("The Twelve Months"), Halloween ("Whooooo"),
Hannukah ("Babushka"), and Christmas ("Christina's Christmas Garden").