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Books in World of Holidays series

  • All Saints, All Souls, and Halloween

    Catherine Chambers

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 1, 1997)
    Examines the traditions and celebrations occurring around the world on Halloween, All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day, festival days at the end of October and beginning of November that bring fire and mystery to the onset of winter.
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  • Holi

    Dilip Kadodwala

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Feb. 1, 1998)
    Book by Kadodwala, Dilip
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  • Christmas

    Catherine Chambers

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 1, 1997)
    Examines the traditions and celebrations associated with the holiday of Christmas
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  • Hanukkah

    Anne Clark, David Rose, Gill Rose

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Feb. 1, 1998)
    Examines the traditions and celebrations associated with the Jewish festival of lights
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  • Easter

    Catherine Chambers

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Feb. 1, 1998)
    Introduces the holiday of Easter and explains how it is celebrated all over the world
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  • Carnival

    Catherine Chambers

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Feb. 1, 1998)
    Introduces the holiday of Carnival and explains how it is celebrated all over the world
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  • Divali

    Dilip Kadodwala

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Feb. 1, 1998)
    Introduces the customs and practices of this holiday, celebrated by Hindus around the world
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  • Kwanzaa

    Darwin McBeth Walton

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 1998)
    Discusses the origins and symbols of Kwanzaa, the holiday that focuses on African American history, culture, and experiences, and offers suggestions for ways to celebrate this holiday
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  • Thanksgiving

    Marilyn Miller

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Feb. 1, 1998)
    Examines the traditions and celebrations associated with the holiday of Thanksgiving
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  • Passover

    David Rose, Gill Rose

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Feb. 1, 1998)
    Introduces the traditions and customs associated with the celebration of Passover and with the seder meal.
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  • Cinco De Mayo

    Sarah Vazquez

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 1998)
    Introduces the customs and practices of this Mexican holiday
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  • Chinese New Year

    Catherine Chambers

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 1, 1997)
    Describes the traditions, ceremonies, and foods associated with the celebration of the Chinese New Year
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