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4) Passover
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Describes the celebration of Passover, the holiday that commemorates the exodus of the Jews out of ancient Egypt.
6) Earth Day
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Tells the story of Earth Day 1970 and 1990 in the United States and the special activities planned to call global attention to the problems of pollution, environmental destruction, and waste of natural resources.
8) Ramadan
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Introduces the Muslim holiday, discussing the ways in which it is celebrated.
9) Hanukkah
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Introduces the Jewish Festival of Lights, or Hanukkah, relating the story behind the holiday and how it is celebrated.
13) Memorial Day
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A simple introduction to why and how we celebrate Memorial Day.
14) Groundhog day!
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Discusses the origins of Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania and introduces Punxsutawney Phil who predicts six more weeks of winter if he ses his shadow on February 2.
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In this rhyming story, children from around the globe introduce young readers to thirteen special days and the activities associated with them: Kodomo no Hi (Japan), Spring Festival (China), Matariki (New Zealand), Inti Raymi (Peru), Carnaval (Brazil), Midsommar (Sweden), Nowruz (Iran), Passover (United States), New Yam Festival (Nigeria), Novy God (Russia), Eid al-Fitr (Egypt), D©Ưa de Muertos (Mexico), and Diwali (India). Includes educational...
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Easter is celebrated in many different ways around the world. In Sweden, children dress up as Easter witches and go door to door, hoping for candy. Egyptian children have egg-rolling contests. Russian children play an egg-tapping game. And in Colombia, Easter is a time for donkey beauty pageants. Take a trip around the world to see how this very special holiday is celebrated.
18) The Nutcracker
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An abridged version of the story of Marie Stahlbaum, who helps break the spell on her toy nutcracker and watches him change into a handsome prince.
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