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2) Easter
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Series
Pub. Date
c2004
Description
Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Easter.
3) Halloween
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Series
Pub. Date
c2004
Description
Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Halloween.
4) Birthdays
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Series
Description
Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of birthdays.
5) Thanksgiving
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Series
Description
This book briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Thanksgiving in the United States.
8) Christmas
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Series
Pub. Date
c2004
Description
Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Christmas.
9) Mother's Day
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Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
Learn how Mother's Day came to be a national holiday and discover many ways you can show your mother how much you love her.
10) Independence Day
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Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Description
Fireworks, parades, and picnics are just a few of the ways Americans commemorate their freedom every July. Colorful photos and engaging text tell the story of our struggle for independence from Great Britain. Young readers are sure to love the kid-friendly activities and recipes that offer new ways to bring the Fourth of July to life! Activities for further learning. Celebrations in the United States are diverse and exciting. Through lively illustrations...
14) Hanukkah
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Series
Pub. Date
2001.
Description
Presents, in simple text and photographs, the history of Hanukkah and how it is celebrated.
15) Kwanzaa
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Series
Pub. Date
[2001]
Description
Simple text and photographs describe and illustrate the holiday that was created in 1966 to honor African Americans.
16) Carnival
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Pub. Date
2018.
Description
Of all the holidays celebrated across the modern world, Carnival might be the most boisterous, and possibly the most fun. In the Christian religion, from Eastern Europe to the Americas, Carnival offers revelers an opportunity to celebrate the pleasures of life. Carnival is known for its exuberance, color, creativity, and culture. In many countries people celebrate the holiday with lavish parades, jubilant dancing, and nonstop music. Parade participants...
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Pub. Date
2018.
Description
"Death is a natural and inevitable part of the human experience. And most civilizations, from ancient to modern, have devoted a special holiday to honoring the dead. Although many of these holidays have assumed a secular attitude, the original, supernatural tone of these days still colors the celebrations. Halloween, or All Hallow's Eve as it was once known, has become a day for children to don costumes, trick-or-treat for candy, and play pranks....
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Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
"This series explores the meanings and celebrations of holidays across religions and cultures around the world. It groups the holidays into volumes according to theme or by their common human experience. Each volume introduces readers to the origins, history, and common practices associated with the holidays before embarking on a worldwide tour that shows the regional variations and distinctive celebrations within specific countries. The reader will...
19) Independence Day
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Description
Examines the history of Independence Day and describes some of the ways that this holiday is celebrated.