History of our holidays

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Celebrating Earth Day

An introduction to Earth Day, discussing how it was started and why we still celebrate it now.

The story of Hanukkah

2020
This text inspires readers as well as explains the history of a holiday important to as many as 15 million people on Earth who identify as part of the Jewish faith.

Celebrating Day of the Dead

2016
El D?a de los Muertos is celebrated in Mexico with food and festivities to celebrate life and to honor and remember deceased loved ones.

What is Groundhog Day?

Discusses the origin and practices surrounding 'Groundhog Day.'.

Celebrating Kwanzaa

2020
Explores the origin and traditions of the holiday, Kwanzaa.

Celebrating Earth Day

2020
An introduction to Earth Day, discussing how it was started and why we still celebrate it now.

Celebrating Kwanzaa

Learn about Kwanzaa's creation and the many ways people celebrate this time after the Christmas season.

Celebrating the Chinese New Year

Explores the history and traditions of the Chinese New Year.
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The story of Cinco de Mayo

2016
Describes the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo (5th of May), also celebrated in the United States, that commemorates the victory of Mexican forces over the French on May 5, 1862 at the Battle of Puebla.

What is Groundhog Day?

2016
Discusses the origin and practices surrounding 'Groundhog Day.'.

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