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1) Holi
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Holi is about celebrating the triumph over good and evil. It is also a celebration of love. It is a Hindu holiday. People have a bonfire to represent the story of Prahlad and Holika. They also gather in the streets to throw colored paint on one another and have a big feast. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
2) Easter
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Easter is about celebrating Jesus Christ dying and coming back to life. It is a Christian holiday. People attend church. They also gather for a big meal and activities like egg hunts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
3) Passover
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Passover is about celebrating the story of the Israelites escaping from Egypt and returning home. It is a Jewish holiday. People take extra care in preparing their homes. They also gather with family and friends for a big meal and activities that represent the story. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
4) Pride Month
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Pride Month is about celebrating the lives and activism of LGBTQ+ people around the world. It started as a way of remembering the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City. During Pride Month, communities have festivals, parades, and marches. Some organize events in places where LGBTQ+ people face discrimination to help fight for equal rights. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of...
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Valentine's Day is about celebrating love. Around the world, people show their affection for others on this special day. Some people exchange cards or paper hearts. Others give chocolate pigs or other candy. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
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Indigenous Peoples' Day is about celebrating! The second Monday in October is a day to honor Native American people, their histories, and cultures. People mark the day with food, dancing, and songs. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
7) Wesak
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Wesak is about celebrating Buddha. It is a Buddhist holiday. People clean and decorate temples for the celebration. Then, they honor Buddha at temples by making offerings and reciting holy texts. People also do good deeds during Wesak. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the life of the civil rights movement leader. Some people observe the day by singing, reading, or watching movies about him. Others volunteer in their community or make peace-inspired crafts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
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"Ramadan is an Islamic holy month. During this holiday, some Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, read from the Quran, or pray. Others help the poor, hang lanterns, or make crafts and decorations. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
10) Juneteenth
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"Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Across the country, people observe the day with speeches, poetry readings, festivals, picnics, street fairs, and family reunions. It is a day for people to come together andcontinue working toward equality. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
11) Earth Day
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Earth Day celebrates our beautiful planet and calls us to act on its behalf. Some people spend the day planting flowers or trees. Others organize neighborhood clean-ups, go on nature walks, or make recycled crafts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
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Kids love to celebrate the 100th Day of School! Some elementary school students make crafts, play games, or eat treats to mark the holiday. Others have a dress-up day or hold counting contests. Readers will discover how a shared special day can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
13) Groundhog Day
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"Groundhog Day puts weather prediction in the paws of a rodent! To celebrate this holiday, some people watch Punxsutawney Phil in person, on TV, or online. Others make springtime crafts or have groundhog parties. Readers will discover how a shared special day can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
14) Chinese New Year
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Chinese New Year is a time for new beginnings. Some people clean their homes from top to bottom or share meals with friends. Others pray, light fireworks, or give each other gifts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
15) Presidents' Day
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"Presidents' Day celebrates the birthdays of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and all U.S. presidents. Some people go to parades, visit historical sites, or read books about presidents. Others dress up in costumes. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
16) Cinco de Mayo
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Cinco de Mayo is about celebrating! It honors a Mexican Army victory during the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Some people mark the holiday with folk dancing or traditional foods such as chalupas and mole poblano. Others watch parades or attend cultural festivals. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
17) Rosh Hashanah
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Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is the first of the Jewish Holy High Days and one of Judaism's holiest days. Often called the birthday of the world, it is celebrated on the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. People celebrate this happy holiday with family and friends by praying, lighting candles, and eating special meals and sweet treats. Learn more about the history behind this important day and how it's observed...
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The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional holiday celebrated in Chinese culture. Also called the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, this celebration is all about appreciating the moon and the harvest. Although the date of the festival changes each year, it always falls around the time of the harvest moon. From family gatherings to paper lanterns to eating mooncakes, different Asian countries have different celebrations. Learn how people honor this...
19) Halloween
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Halloween is a holiday that features all things creepy and scary! Also known as All Hallows' Eve, people enjoy decorating their homes with jack-o'-lanterns, spider webs, skeletons, and other creepy items. Many kids love to dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating for candy. Some people enjoy watching scary movies. Discover how this holiday began and the spooky ways people have fun with it.
20) Diwali
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Diwali is about celebrating! It honors the Hindu story of Rama and Sita. To celebrate this Festival of Lights, people light lamps, watch fireworks, and dance. Others might exchange cards and presents. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.