Holidays (ABDO Pub. Co.)
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1) Kwanzaa
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Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2003]
Description
An introduction to the history, purpose, and observance of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is an important holiday that celebrates African heritage and African-American culture. Readers will learn that African Americans celebrate this holiday with gift giving, lighting Kinara candles each day, a big feast, and much more. Complete with simple text and colorful photographs.
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Easter
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3) Juneteenth
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Publisher
ABDO Pub
Pub. Date
[2012]
Description
Introduces the origins and significance of Juneteenth--June 19, the day when African Americans recall their heritage and their forebears' emancipation from slavery--and describes how the holiday is celebrated.
4) Ramadan
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Series
Description
Introduces the Muslim holiday, discussing the ways in which it is celebrated.
7) Diwali
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Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
Recounts the origins and history of Diwali, and describes how the holiday is celebrated.
8) Earth day
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Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
c2014.
Description
"Readers will learn about the origin of Earth Day and the conservation movement in the United States. Key players such as Gaylord Nelson and Denis Hayes are introduced, leading up to the very first Earth Day celebration on April 22, 1970. Also discussed are the changes brought about by Earth Day."--