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Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2010
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Put on a mask and join the street party for Mardi Gras. Learn all about this colorful New Orleans' holiday, where people enjoy food and fun before the beginning of Lent, a period of reflection and giving up things we enjoy. Explore the history of Mardi Gras, and Carnival, and all its different customs taken from around the world!
5) Purim
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Crabtree Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
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Dress like a king or queen, twirl your gragger, and make some noise--Purim is here! One of the happiest Jewish holidays on the calendar, this springtime holiday is celebrated with costume parties, parades, and special foods. Learn the story, customs, and good deeds that are celebrated on this religious holiday.
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Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2010
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Rosh Hashanah is often referred to as the Jewish New Year. Millions of Jewish people all over the world celebrate this holiday. The holiday usually occurs in September or October and includes the holiest Jewish day of the year, Yom Kippur, the day of repentance. Learn about how Jewish people eat special foods, reflect on the year gone by, and think about how they can improve in the year to come.
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Crabtree
Pub. Date
c2010
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Veterans Day is a time to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. On November 11th, services are held across the country dedicated to remembering those who made important sacrifices in the fight for peace and security. Young readers will learn about the soldiers this holiday celebrates and how the occasion is marked across the country.
9) Arbor Day
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Crabtree Pub
Pub. Date
c2012
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Explains the history of Arbor Day and describes how it and other holidays celebrating trees are observed in the United States and around the world.
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Celebrating the country's 150th birthday in 2017, it's time to celebrate Canada! This timely title explores the exciting events and celebrations that are taking place in honor of Canada's sesquicentennial year. From the traveling SESQUI festival to special community projects everywhere, Canada's 150th Birthday offers an exciting opportunity to discover how Canadians will be celebrating the country's history, people, and cultures. Children will be...
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