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Carlos couldn’t wait for Cinco de Mayo. His family celebrated every year with music, dancing, and delicious food. This year was extra special because his teacher had asked him to share the story of Cinco de Mayo with the class.

Jake woke up early, his mind buzzing with excitement. It was Father’s Day, and he had planned the perfect surprise for his dad. With his mom’s help, he had spent the last week making a photo album filled with their favourite memories. Today, he wanted to make his dad feel as special as he always made Jake feel.

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most significant festivals in Hinduism, celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy.

Sophie loved living in Canada, especially in spring when Victoria Day arrived. Every year, her town held a big celebration with fireworks, music, and a parade. “Why do we celebrate Victoria Day?” Sophie asked her grandmother as they sat on the porch decorating Canadian flags for the occasion.

Grandpa Joe sat in his favourite armchair, a thick scrapbook resting on his lap. Annie and her brother, Ben, were gathered around him, listening intently. It was VE Day—Victory in Europe Day—and Grandpa Joe was telling them all about the day World War II ended in Europe.

Tommy rushed downstairs to find his grandpa setting up the flagpole in the front yard. It was Flag Day, and every year Grandpa raised the American flag to honour the holiday. This year, Tommy was old enough to help, and he couldn’t wait. “Why do we have Flag Day, Grandpa?” Tommy asked as he held the neatly folded flag in his hands.

Lila woke up early, her heart racing with excitement. It was Mother’s Day, and she had been planning a big surprise for weeks. She tiptoed downstairs to the kitchen, careful not to wake her mom. Today, Lila wanted to show her mom just how special she was.

In the small town of Roseville, everyone eagerly awaited Valentine's Day. It was a day filled with love, joy, and sweet surprises. Little Sophie Green was especially excited because this year, she had made a special Valentine for her best friend, Emma. Sophie had spent days carefully picking out colourful paper, drawing hearts, and writing a note to show Emma how much she meant to her.

Samantha was thrilled—it was finally Take Your Daughter to Work Day! Her mom, an architect, had promised to show her what her job was all about. Samantha had always wondered what it was like to design buildings, and today, she would see it firsthand.

In a small town in America, July 4th was the most exciting day of the year. The town came alive with decorations in red, white, and blue. Banners hung across the streets, stars and stripes filled every window, and the air smelled like summer—the perfect time for the grandest celebration of all: Independence Day.

Emma loved her teacher, Ms. Carter, who always made learning fun. Ms. Carter had a way of turning math problems into games, history lessons into stories, and science experiments into magical discoveries. So, when National Teacher’s Day came around, Emma wanted to do something special to show her appreciation.

This year, their grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins were all coming to their house for the holiday. It was the first time the entire family would be together in years, and Mom was determined to make it unforgettable.

The small town of Willow Creek buzzed with excitement as Halloween approached. For twelve-year-old Ben and his best friends, Mia and Jake, this year promised to be unforgettable. Every house on Maple Street was decked out in spooky decorations, from grinning jack-o'-lanterns to skeletons dangling from trees. But one house stood out: the old Crawford mansion.

The Johnson family loved Halloween. Every October, their front yard transformed into a spooky masterpiece with jack-o'-lanterns, cobwebs, and a life-sized skeleton that groaned when someone walked by. Twelve-year-old Mia loved helping her dad decorate, while her younger brother, Lucas, enjoyed sneaking candy when no one was looking.

A story about a young adult having to help his family organize, pay, and help with Thanksgiving with his nuclear family.

A story about 3 sisters and their step sister first Thanksgiving.

Every year, the Mitchell family had the same tradition—spending Christmas in the snowy mountains of Aspen, Colorado. This year was no different. As snowflakes danced gently down from the gray sky, the Mitchell family, all bundled up in their winter coats, walked into their favorite cozy ski lodge. The smell of hot chocolate and fresh pine greeted them as they entered, the warmth of the fire and the hustle of the holiday season making them feel at home.

The Johnson family of seven always looked forward to Christmas. Their cozy home was filled with holiday cheer—twinkling lights on the porch, the scent of freshly baked cookies wafting from the kitchen, and the sound of laughter as they decorated the tree together.

Twelve-year-old Lily sat at the kitchen table, staring at a blank Valentine’s card in front of her. It was a cold February morning, and the world outside was dusted with frost. She had just one day left to come up with the perfect way to tell her best friend, Max, how much she appreciated him.

The drive to Grandpa and Grandma’s house was always magical in December. Snow blanketed the countryside, and frost clung to the windows as Ella and her younger brother Ben pressed their noses against the car window. Their dad hummed Christmas carols as the car cruised down the icy road, while Mom read the kids a Christmas story from the backseat.