Thanksgiving is a harvest celebration. It began with the first people who came from England to North America. Families gather to give thanks for the food in their lives. People share a special meal together such as turkey, stuffing, cranberries, and pumpkin pie. After the meal, they often say what they are thankful for.

The Chinese New Year celebrates springtime. Many of this holiday's traditions are meant to bring good luck in the new year. People put good-luck saying in their homes. They make sure their homes are very clean. Red and orange are the colors of the Chinese New Year. People wear colors to keep bad luck away. Young people receive money wrapped in red paper. Special foods such as oranges are also thought to bring good luck.

Holi is a Hindu Holiday. It celebrates the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Holi is a time to laugh and play. People build bonfires during this holiday. The ashes from the bonfires are thought to bring good luck. Colour is a big part of the holiday. People decorate their homes with bright colors. Everyone wears colorful clothing. Friends toss colored powder and colored water on each other.

Hanukkah is an eight-day holiday celebrated by Jewish people. This holiday celebrated a time long ago when the oil in a lamp burned for eight days. People light one candle for each night of Hanukkah. The celebration includes songs and games. Children play a game with a top called a dreidel. They receive a small gift each night of the holiday. People decorate their homes with the Hanukkah colors of blue and white.