Holidays and festivals (Heinemann)
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1) Arbor Day
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[2011]
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Introduces Arbor Day, including the history of the holiday, why planting and caring for trees is important, and how the holiday is celebrated today.
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Chinese New Year
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Christmas
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Cinco de Mayo
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Diwali
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Earth day
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Easter
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Election Day
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Hanukkah
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Independence Day
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Kwanzaa
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Labor Day
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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Memorial Day
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Presidents' Day
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Ramadan and Id-ul-Fitr
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Thanksgiving
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18) Veterans Day
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[2011]
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Originally named Armistice Day for the treaty that ended WWI, Veterans Day has become a holiday that honors veterans of all wars. Read this book to learn the history of this important day and find out what types of activities people take part in to honor the service, patriotism, and bravery of our veterans.