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Recounts the origins and history of All Souls' Day, and describes how the holiday is celebrated.

Explores independence and other origination holidays in various countries around the world.

"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"--

Valentine's Day is a day of love. February 14 is a special day to celebrate the people you care about, but how did we pick that day? Through this interesting book, readers will learn about the history and traditions of Valentine's Day around the world. From hearts and roses to eating lots of chocolate, there's plenty to learn about Valentine's Day. The strong picture-to-text correlation aids in comprehension. This volume's reading level supports beginning...

"Lunar New Year is a time for families to celebrate the coming of spring. Give early learners a first look into this happy holiday with full-color photographs and accessible text"--

Princess Mia presents a guide to the winter holidays, including the story behind some traditions, gift suggestions, make-up and fashion tips for seasonal parties, recipes, and craft ideas.

"Valentine's Day is about celebrating love. Around the world, people show their affection for others on this special day. Some people exchange cards or paper hearts. Others give chocolate pigs or other candy. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--

This book briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Thanksgiving in the United States.

Describes the origin of the holiday Labor Day, and how it spread from New York City to other cities, finally becoming a national holiday.

"No celebration of Hanukkah would be complete without recounting the events of more than two thousand years ago that the holiday commemorates. In a simple yet dramatic text and vibrant paintings, the story of the courageous Maccabees and the miracle that took place in the Temple in Jerusalem is retold."--Amazon.com.