Holiday history

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Lunar New Year, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including hanging red lanterns, having reunion dinners, and honoring ancestors, and how it is celebrated in different parts of China and the world today"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Valentine's Day, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including making and sending valentines, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Hanukkah, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including lighting a menorah, making traditional foods, and playing games, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Halloween, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including trick-or-treating, candy, and costumes, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today"--Provided by publisher.

"Early fluent readers will learn about the history of America's independence, including when, where, and who first celebrated the Fourth of July, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, and how countries around the world celebrate their own independence"--Provided by publisher.

"Early fluent readers will learn about the history of Easter, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including dying Easter eggs, egg hunts, religious services, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Christmas, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Kwanzaa, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including lighting kinara candles, hosting a karamu, and gift-giving, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, including when, where, and who first observed and celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including fasting, giving to the needy, and preparing an Eid feast, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today"--Provided by publisher.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Juneteenth, including when, where, and who first celebrated Emancipation Day, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, and how African American people around the United States celebrate independence today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind this important holiday that freed enslaved people.A Take a Look! infographic highlights the symbolism of the Juneteenth colors, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the history of the holiday. Children can learn more about Juneteenth using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Juneteenth also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.Juneteenth is part of Jump!'s Holiday History series.