Christmas

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Travel to the Ukraine and enjoy the rich holiday customs of this beautiful country. The Christmas season overflows with meaningful rituals and traditions. It combines the deep faith of the people with ancient pastoral winter observances. From the magical spider legend to St. Nicholas Day festivities, experience and enjoy the holiday stories and customs of this magnificent country with Christmas in the Ukraine. ...

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World Book’s Christmas in Today’s Germany is a richly illustrated, 80-page volume about Christmas traditions in Germany. The text and illustrations combine to show how people celebrate a favorite German holiday, from its roots in pagan rituals to its continued relevance in modern times.

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When was the first Christmas celebration held at the White House? Who donated the National Christmas Tree in 1978? The pictures and easy-to-read sentences in Christmas in America’s Capital help young readers learn about how people in the U.S. capital, Washington, D.C., celebrate Christmas. The book shares Christmas carols, easy-to-follow recipes and crafts.

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Why does the city of Oslo, Norway, send a Christmas tree to the city of London? What color was the robe of Britain’s old Father Christmas? The pictures and easy-to-read sentences in Christmas in United Kingdom help young readers learn about how people in United Kingdom celebrate Christmas. The book shares special Christmas songs, easy-to-follow Christmas recipes, and Christmas crafts.

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World Book’s Christmas in the Philippines is a richly illustrated, 80-page volume about Christmas traditions in the Philippines. The text and illustrations combine to show how people celebrate a favorite Filipino holiday, from its roots in pagan rituals to its continued relevance in modern times.

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What was Christmas like at the time of Christ’s birth? What is Christmas like in modern-day Bethlehem? The pictures and easy-to-read sentences in Christmas in Bethlehem and Jerusalem help young readers learn about how people in Bethlehem and Jerusalem celebrate Christmas. The book takes kids on a tour of the cities that make up an important part of the Christmas story—Nazareth, Bethlehem, and Jerusalem. It also includes maps, traditional Christmas carols and easy-to-follow Christmas recipes...

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How do Spaniards greet one another at Christmas time? What is one of the most popular Christmas songs in Spain? What is the most popular Christmas treat in Spain? The exciting, eye-catching pictures and easy-to-read sentences in Christmas in Spain help young readers learn about how people in Spain celebrate Christmas. The book shares special songs and easy-to-follow recipes and crafts that represent Spain.World Book’s Christmas Around the World series helps kids with a 6th to 8th grade primary...

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Did Christmas really begin in Italy? Why does the Christmas witch La Befana bring gifts to the children of Italy instead of Santa Claus? The pictures and easy-to-read sentences in Christmas in Italy and Vatican City help young readers learn about how people in Italy and Vatican City celebrate Christmas. The book shares special songs and easy-to-follow Christmas recipes and crafts that represent Italy and Vatican City.

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How do Finns count the days until Christmas? What is an ice lantern? The pictures and easy-to-read sentences in Christmas in Finland help young readers learn about how people in Finland celebrate Christmas. The book shares special songs and easy-to-follow Christmas recipes and craft that represent Finland. The book also has a helpful glossary that directs students to the most important terms and topics.

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What is the Mexican term for Christmas? What do Mexicans do during the family festival called Las Posadas? The pictures and easy-to-read sentences in Christmas in Mexico help young readers learn about how people in Mexico celebrate Christmas. The book also features maps, special songs, and easy-to-follow Christmas recipes and crafts that represent Mexico.

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Where was the first Christmas held in North America? When did the Christmas tree become a centerpiece of most home Christmas celebration? The pictures and easy-to-read sentences in Christmas in America in the 1700’s and 1800’s help young readers learn about how people in America in the 1700’s and 1800’s celebrate Christmas. The book shares special American Christmas carols and easy-to-follow recipes and crafts that represent America in the 1700’s and 1800’s. The book also has a helpful index...

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Who brings the gifts at Christmastime in Swiss homes? The pictures and easy-to-read sentences in Christmas in Switzerland help young readers learn about how people in Switzerland celebrate Christmas. The book shares special Swiss songs, easy-to-follow Swiss recipes, and crafts.