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Author
Publisher
Zondervan
Language
English
Description
The cheer of a crackling hearth fire. Colorful cards from friends and loved ones. An evergreen tree festooned with ornaments. The golden traditions of Christmas-gifts, wreaths, stockings, carols, mistletoe, and more-infuse our celebration of the season with meaning and glowing memories. And, in ways you may not realize, they point us to the birth of Christ. Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas reveals the people, places, and events that...
Author
Language
English
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Box and the Noel Collection comes A Christmas Memory, a poignant, deeply felt novel about loss, grief, the healing power of forgiveness, and the true meaning of the holiday season.
It's 1967, and for young Richard it's a time of heartbreak and turmoil. Over the span of a few months, his brother, Mark, is killed...
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Box and the Noel Collection comes A Christmas Memory, a poignant, deeply felt novel about loss, grief, the healing power of forgiveness, and the true meaning of the holiday season.
It's 1967, and for young Richard it's a time of heartbreak and turmoil. Over the span of a few months, his brother, Mark, is killed...
3) Mother's Day
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents a history of Mother's Day discussing ancient mother goddesses, how it became a national holiday, how it is celebrated around the world, and mothers of famous presidents.
4) Father's Day
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents an introduction to Father's Day, in simple text with illustrations, explaining what it is, how it started, and how it is celebrated.
7) Halloween
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Presents a short history of Halloween examining the ancient Celtic traditions and Roman festivals, All Hallows' Eve, Halloween customs, "The Day of the Dead," and more.
8) Christmas
Author
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Colorful illustrations and text describes the history, culture, and traditions associated with Christmas.
9) Easter
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Colorful illustrations and text describes the history, culture, and traditions associated with Easter.
Author
Publisher
Disney Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
On the morning before the Wassalia celebration, King Roland goes missing and Sofia tries to find him before the holiday with the help of her animal friends and a visit from princess Aurora.
11) Thanksgiving
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents a short history of Thanksgiving examining ancient harvest festivals, the first Thanksgiving in the new world, becoming a national holiday in 1863, and decorations and celebrations.
12) Halloween is
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Describes the origins and history of Halloween traditions and festivities from ancient times to the present day.
14) Cinco de Mayo
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents an introduction to Cinco de Mayo, in simple text with illustrations, describing the foods, music, and symbols associated with this Mexican celebration.
15) Independence Day
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A short history of the significance, celebrations, and fesitvals associated with Independence Day.
17) Thanksgiving is
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2004
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the history and customs of Thanksgiving.
19) This Christmas
Publisher
Mill Creek Entertainment
Pub. Date
2015
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Language
English
Description
For the first time in years, all the Whitfield kids have come home to spend the holiday with Ma'Dere and her boyfriend Joe. And each has brought plenty of baggage along with them. As the lights are hung and the tree is trimmed, secrets are revealed and ties are tested. But as their lives converge again, they join together to rediscover and celebrate the wonderful gift of family.
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