Holidays around the world (National Geographic Society)
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Celebrate Hanukkah: with light, latkes, and dreidels
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Celebrate Easter with colored eggs, flowers, and prayer
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Discusses the history and traditions involved in celebrating Independence Day on July 4th in the United States. Includes a brief description of some celebrations of independence in other countries of the world.
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Celebrate Passover
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National Geographic
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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For two joyous weeks red is all around. The color represents luck and happiness. Children receive money wrapped in red paper, and friends and loved ones exchange poems written on red paper. The Chinese New Year is also an opportunity to remember ancestors, and to wish peace and happiness to friends and family. The holiday ends with the Festival of Lanterns, as many large communities stage the famous Dragon Dance. Fireworks, parades, lanterns, presents,...
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Celebrate Kwanzaa
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Celebrate Valentine's Day
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