It's Sandy's birthday, and she and her family are getting ready to travel for a powwow. Sandy is thrilled to received so many special birthday presents, which make up a beautiful costume, perfect for the traditional dance she will perform at the powwow. All she is missing is her moccasins, but they are nowhere to be found. What Sandy doesn't know is that her father has a wonderful birthday surprise.
A Chinese-American family invites their good friends the Sanchez', a Latino family, to celebrate the Chinese New Year with them. Nico, a curious little member of the Sanchez family, is fascinated by the celebration and gets himself in a bit of trouble during his picture-taking adventure.
Carlitos writes a letter to the Three Kings asking for lots of presents. Later, he decides to write new letter and gives up some of the things in his wish list in exchange for a bigger gift for his older brother, Pablo, who is very good to him and is teaching him how to ride a bike. The Three Kings are truly wise and surprise Carlitos and his brother with just the right gifts!
Students prepare to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and have a great time practicing the Mexican hat dance, "Jarabe". It's show time, but can the students dance the "Jarabe" without stepping on the hat?
It is the 4th of July, and a family prepares for the special picnic. Champ, the family dog, does not want to miss the celebration. He hides away in the food basket and has a picnic of his own with all the other dogs in the park! What kind of a picnic will it be for the family without any food?
Three Jewish siblings play with the dreidel and are looking forward to eating Bubbe's Grandma in Yiddish delicious latkes as part of the Hanukkah celebration. But there aren't enough latkes for everyone. Will they all remember Bubbe's story of generosity, or are the latkes too tempting to pass up?
The students in Mrs. Park's class prepare to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and create a mural in his honor. As they reflect on the values he taught, the students come up with terrific idea for their Martin Luther King Day celebration.
Samantha loves Irish dancing, wigs, customs and all! She is ready for the school talent show. Her catchy enthusiasm motivates her friend, Lola, to learn a step or two. "One step at a time" Lola learns more and more. Little does she know that Samantha has a Saint Patrick's Day surprise in store!
Beto and Gaby anxiously wait for their relatives to arrive for the Thanksgiving dinner. One by one, they each call to inform that they will not be able to attend because of a great snowstorm. Thanksgiving without Grandma and the rest of the family is just not the same. What will they do with so much food? Their grandmother has a surprise or two, or three.