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2) Diwali
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2023.
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"People around the world celebrate different festivals of lights, and Diwali is one of them. This festival is an important part of life for Hindus in India and other countries"--Provided by publisher.
3) Eid al-Fitr
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Pub. Date
2023.
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"Muslims across the globe celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Why is this holiday so important? What foods are eaten to break the fast? What other traditions are part of this special time? Readers discover the answers to these questions as they explore the essential facts about Eid al-Fitr."--
5) Hanukkah
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2023.
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"The eight nights of Hanukkah are sacred to people who practice Judaism. They celebrate an important victory in the history of the Jewish people and a miracle they still remember with reverence today. Readers discover the story of Hanukkah in this . . . guide to its many traditions--from the lighting of the Hanukkah menorah to spinning the dreidel"--Provided by publisher.
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2023.
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"Chinese New Year is an important holiday not just in China but also in many other places around the world, including the United States. Readers discover the bright and beautiful ways this celebration of new beginnings is honored with the help of clear, concise main text and fun fact boxes. They can then see for themselves how much they've learned by taking an achievable quiz. Colorful photographs of Chinese New Year celebrations are paired with charming...
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2010.
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In the days leading up to Lent, cities around the world come alive for carnival. Parades of costumed revelers and elaborate floats fill the streets, and people, young and old, dance to the sound of samba and calypso.
Sumario en español: En los días previos a la Cuaresma, las ciudades de todo el mundo cobre vida para el carnaval. Desfiles de juerguistas disfrazados y carrozas llenan las calles, y las personas, jóvenes y viejos, bailan al ritmo...
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2018.
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"Death is a natural and inevitable part of the human experience. And most civilizations, from ancient to modern, have devoted a special holiday to honoring the dead. Although many of these holidays have assumed a secular attitude, the original, supernatural tone of these days still colors the celebrations. Halloween, or All Hallow's Eve as it was once known, has become a day for children to don costumes, trick-or-treat for candy, and play pranks....
14) Carnival
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Pub. Date
2018.
Description
Of all the holidays celebrated across the modern world, Carnival might be the most boisterous, and possibly the most fun. In the Christian religion, from Eastern Europe to the Americas, Carnival offers revelers an opportunity to celebrate the pleasures of life. Carnival is known for its exuberance, color, creativity, and culture. In many countries people celebrate the holiday with lavish parades, jubilant dancing, and nonstop music. Parade participants...
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Pub. Date
[2019]
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"This series explores the meanings and celebrations of holidays across religions and cultures around the world. It groups the holidays into volumes according to theme or by their common human experience. Each volume introduces readers to the origins, history, and common practices associated with the holidays before embarking on a worldwide tour that shows the regional variations and distinctive celebrations within specific countries. The reader will...
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