fasts and feasts

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fasts and feasts

Pearl's eight days of Chanukah

Eight stories and activities during each night of Chanukah introduce the holiday and its practices. Includes descriptions of related recipes, crafts, songs, and games.

Cinco de Mayo

Presents information on the holiday Cinco De Mayo, and includes a description of its history, how Mexico won its independence from the French and the Spanish, and how it is celebrated. Includes glossary.

Christmas

Simple text and photographs introduce Christmas.

Thanksgiving

Describes the origin and traditions of the U.S. Thanksgiving Day, as well as thanksgiving celebrations in other cultures around the world.

Valentine's Day

Describes the origin, history, and traditions of Valentine's Day.

Easter around the world

Contains information on the holiday Easter, and provides descriptions of how Easter is celebrated around world, including Sweden, Ethiopia, Russia, Egypt, Mexico, Germany, and Colombia.

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

Examines the history and traditions of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, which are Jewish holidays celebrated annually in September and October to mark the beginning of the Jewish year and a time of repentance.

Hanukkah

Simple text and photographs provide and introduction to Hanukkah, discussing what it is, rededication, sacred oil, prayers, blessings, food, dreidels, and other related topics.

Constitution Day

Examines the history and traditions of Constitution Day, a holiday celebrated annually on September 17th, in honor of the ratification of the United States Constitution, as well as those individuals who have become U.S. citizens.

Celebrate Hanukkah

Describes the history of Hanukkah and how it is celebrated by the Jewish people.

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