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Celebrate!

connections among cultures
Explores the similarities of rituals among several indigenous cultures around the world and compares them with celebrations in the United States. Includes a map and an author's note.

Day of the Dead

Explores the various traditions associated with All Soul's Day, describing the food, practices, and costumes used to celebrate.

Labor Day

Discusses the history and meaning of Labor Day, a North American holiday that celebrates workers, and looks at events and symbols related to the holiday.

Chanukah

Introduces the history, customs, meaning, and celebration of Chanukah, also spelled Hanukkah.

Fourth of July

Presents a children's book for early readers written in both English and Spanish, and describes the first Independency Day in 1777, how American celebrate the holiday, and more.

Di?a de los muertos

Rhyming text and illustrations describe how and why the holiday Di?a de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated in Mexico and South America.

Thanksgiving

Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Thanksgiving in the United States.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Introduces the history, meaning, and celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Feliz Di?a de la Tierra! =

Happy Earth Day!
Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to Earth Day.
Cover image of Feliz Di?a de la Tierra! =

Kwanzaa

Provides an overview of Kwanzaa, explaining why it is celebrated, the traditions and symbols associated with the holiday, and when it falls during the year.
Cover image of Kwanzaa

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