El Ano Nuevo chino (Chinese New Year)
The Chinese New Year is an important Chinese festival that is celebrated by Chinese people worldwide. Readers will learn that people celebrate this holiday by giving gifts, praying for good…
Fiestas Set 2 (Holidays)
Holidays are often colorful and festive events. But more importantly, they are significant to one or many cultures. Like set 1 of this series, these titles are simple yet informative, as well as fun! Kids can read more about their favorite holiday as well as holidays celebrated by cultures other than their own. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
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El Cinco de Mayo (Cinco de Mayo)
Cinco de Mayo is an important Mexican holiday that celebrates the Mexican army defeating the French in the Battle of Puebla. Readers will learn that Mexicans celebrate the day with exciting…
El Dia de San Patricio (Saint Patrick's Day)
Saint Patrick's Day celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Patrick who is the patron saint of Ireland. It also celebrates Irish culture. Readers will learn that people celebrate with big parades…
Kwanzaa (Kwanzaa)
Kwanzaa is an important holiday that celebrates African heritage and African-American culture. Readers will learn that African Americans celebrate this holiday with gift giving, lighting…
La Navidad (Christmas)
Christmas is an important Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus. Readers will learn that people celebrate it by going to Mass, decorating a Christmas tree, giving gifts, and…
Rosh Hashanah (Rosh Hashanah)
Rosh Hashanah is a special holiday that celebrates the beginning of the Jewish New Year. Readers will learn that Jews celebrate by enjoying festive meals, eating symbolic foods like apples…