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"Meet kids who share how they celebrate holidays all year long--perfect for discussions about de-centering winter holidays!"--
Who says the holidays only happen in the winter? Every day’s a holiday when you live in a world as diverse as ours! From Juneteenth to Vesak, and Yom Kippur to Día de las Muertos, the festivities never end. Come and join us and learn about eighteen holidays celebrated by a diverse group of children in this inviting...
5) Halloween
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Provides information 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.
6) Christmas
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Provides information 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.
7) Diwali
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Provides information about the history of Diwali, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including making sweets, worshipping gods, and lighting diyas, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today.
8) Hanukkah
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Provides information 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.
9) Juneteenth
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Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Juneteenth through simple, predictable text and related photos.
10) New Year
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"People all over the world celebrate the New Year. It's a holiday that celebrates new beginnings and the hope for a prosperous year ahead. People love gathering at parties to usher in the new year with fireworks, music, New Year's resolutions, and more. Learn about the many ways people around the world count down the final moments of the old year, and how they celebrate the birth of a brand-new year"--
11) Easter
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Provides information 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.
12) Hanukkah
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Simple text and color photographs depict how some people celebrate Hanukkah by playing games, eating special foods, trading gifts, and lighting a menorah. Includes a photo glossary.
14) Ramadan
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Simple text and color photographs depict how some people celebrate Ramadan by fasting, praying, and feasting. Includes a photo glossary.
17) It's Hanukkah!
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Simple text and color photographs introduce young readers to the traditions of Hanukkah. Includes a word list and a picture glossary.
20) Diwali
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Presents the history, symbols, and traditions of Diwali. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and additional resources.