Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith

A young Mexican American from California learns about her heritage and celebrates the holiday with her friends, family, and community.

Describes life on a Crow Indian reservation in Montana, and the importance these tribes place on buffalo, which are once again thriving in areas where the Crow live.

Follows Ibrahim's family through the month of praying and fasting until the feast and celebration of Eid al'Fitr that ends Ramadan, explaining the basic beliefs of Islam and the life of the Prophet Muhammad as well as offering a look at a devout Islamic American family.

Introduces a Louisiana Cajun family and their celebration of Mardi Gras including the music, the food, and the costumes.

Uses one family's celebration of Passover to describe the religious significance, traditions, customs, and symbols of this Jewish holiday.

Presents the history, traditions, and significance of Hanukkah as it is celebrated by a Jewish family in San Francisco.

A ten-year-old Eskimo (Inupiat) boy who lives far north of the Arctic Circle describes his family's annual spring trip to their camp, where they hunt and fish for food to supplement their diet for the rest of the year and enjoy old traditions.