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1) Christmas
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Introduces the history, customs, meaning, and celebration of Christmas.
2) Halloween
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Text and color photos show kids the traditional ways of celebrating Halloween, including pumpkin carving, bobbing for apples, and trick-or-treating.
3) Thanksgiving
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Introduces the history, customs, meaning, and celebration of Thanksgiving.
4) Columbus Day
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Describes Columbus' achievements and the holiday celebrated in his honor.
5) Diwali
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A simple introduction to the autumnal holiday Diwali, the Festival of Lights that marks the beginning of the Hindu new year.
6) Earth Day
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Introduces the holiday Earth Day, discussing its purpose and how it is celebrated.
7) Easter
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A simple introduction to Easter and some of the ways it is celebrated.
10) Chinese New Year
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A simple introduction to the traditions and festivities of Chinese New Year.
12) Election day
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Explains the importance of voting, different methods of voting, and how voting helps us take part in our government.
13) Presidents' Day
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Discusses the holiday known as Presidents' Day and the significant achievements of those presidents whom it honors, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
14) Ramadan
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A simple introduction to the traditions and festivities of the Muslim holiday, Ramadan.
15) Veterans Day
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Explains the history of Veterans Day and why it is observed, and suggests ways of honoring veterans on this special day, such as flying the flag, attending parades, buying poppies, and visiting hospitals.
16) April Fool's Day
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Introduces the history of April Fools' Day and explains how it is observed today.
17) Cinco de Mayo
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An introduction to the history and traditions of Cinco de Mayo, a holiday celebrating the Mexican victory over French invaders, May 5, 1862.
18) Groundhog Day
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Introduces the history of Groundhog Day and explains how it is observed today.
19) Purim
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An introduction to the Jewish holiday of Purim, which commemorates Queen Esther of Persia and how she saved the Jews.
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