fasts and feasts

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Lights for Gita

Just moved from India, Gita looks forward to her favorite holiday, Divali, but things are so different in her new home that she wonders if she will ever adjust.
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A Christmas carol

A miser learns the true meaning of Christmas when three ghostly visitors review his past and foretell his future.
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The night before Christmas

Read by the elves Jingle and Belle, this version of the classic poem about a Christmas Eve visit from Santa Claus features lists of things to find in each drawing.
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Arbor Day

A simple introduction to the traditions and festivities of Arbor Day.
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Finding Noel

In the midst of dealing with the death of his mother, a recent breakup with his girlfriend, and depression, Mark Smart meets Macy Wood, who was raised by foster parents, and together they search for the woman's lost sister, Noel, and subsequently overcome their personal issues.
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Today is Thanksgiving

This holiday is observed through rhyme and pictures.
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Horrible Harry and the Kickball Wedding

As Valentine's Day approaches the students in room 2B are preoccupied with kickball and a possible wedding between Horrible Harry and Song Lee.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Discusses the history of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, describes how it is celebrated, and includes a related speech, activity, and recipe.
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USA

Describes how the culture of the United States is reflected in its many holidays, including Saint Patrick's Day, Halloween, and Independence Day.
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