Holiday histories
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1) Labor Day
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Publisher
Heinemann Library
Language
English
Description
Introduces Labor Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.
2) Memorial Day
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Publisher
Heinemann Library
Language
English
Description
Introduces Memorial Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.
3) Veterans Day
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Publisher
Heinemann Library
Language
English
Description
Introduces Veterans Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.
6)
Cinco de Mayo
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7) Halloween
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Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
Presents background information on the origins and traditions of customs related to the celebration of Halloween.
8) Juneteenth
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Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Describes the holiday known as Juneteenth Day, which has roots in Texas and which celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.
11) Valentine's Day
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Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Presents background information on the origins of customs related to the celebration of St. Valentine's Day.