holidays

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Ramadan

2021
Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to Ramadan, discussing the holidy's history, popular traditions, and symbols such as the new moon and lanterns.

Christmas

2022
"Christmas is about celebrating! It is a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus. Some people mark the holiday with Christmas trees and other decorations. People gather with family and friends to eat meals and give gifts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--Provided by publisher.
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Hanukkah

2022
"Hanukkah is about celebrating! Often called the Festival of Lights, the eight-day celebration honors a miracle that happened long ago. During Hanukkah, people light the menorah. They sing songs. They gather with family and friends to eat special food and give gifts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--Provided by publisher.
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Presidents' Day

Presidents' Day celebrates the birthdays of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and all U.S. presidents. Some people go to parades, visit historical sites, or read books about presidents, and others dress up in costumes.
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Kwanzaa

A kindergarten-level introduction to Kwanzaa, covering the holiday's history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as the kinara and the unity cup.

Diwali

2021
"An introduction to Diwali, covering the holiday's history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as clay lamps and rangoli designs"--Provided by publisher.

Holidays around the world

2021
"Learn about the many types of holidays and how they're celebrated in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it"--Provided by publisher.

Christmas

from solstice to Santa
2018
Illustrated with color photographs, this book covers the history and practice of Christmas.

Chinese New Year

2021
"An introduction to the Chinese New Year, covering the holiday's history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as the color red and dragons"--Provided by publisher.

Day of the Dead

2020
"A kindergarten-level introduction to the Day of the Dead, covering the holiday's history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as marigolds and skulls"--Provided by publisher.

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