Christmas

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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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What is one of the first signs of Christmas in Austria? What is an Adventkranz or Weihnachtsbaum? The pictures and easy-to-read sentences in Christmas in Austria and Its Capital, Vienna help young readers learn about how people in Austria celebrate Christmas. The book shares special songs and easy-to-follow Christmas recipes and crafts that represent Austria.

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In Belgium, is Saint Nicholas tall and thin or jolly and round like Santa Claus? Does Saint Nicholas travel by sleigh or a white horse or donkey? The pictures and easy-to-read sentences in Christmas in Belgium help young readers learn about how people in Belgium celebrate Christmas. The book shares Belgian songs, easy-to-follow Belgian recipes, and Belgian crafts. The book also has a helpful glossary and an index that direct students to the most important terms and topics.

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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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World Book’s Christmas Around the World series helps kids with a 6th to 8th grade primary reading level learn about some of the richest Christmas traditions in different countries and regions of the world. Each book teaches kids the highlights of the holiday celebrations in such places as Vienna, Austria; Bethlehem and Jerusalem; and Italy and Vatican City. The books share special songs and easy-to-follow Christmas recipes and crafts that represent a particular country or region. Each book...

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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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What does Noel, the French word for Christmas, mean? Is mistletoe a good luck charm in France? The pictures and easy-to-read sentences in Christmas in Paris and the Provinces help young readers learn about how people in Paris and the Provinces celebrate Christmas. The book shares special Christmas songs, easy-to-follow recipes and Christmas crafts that represent Paris and the provinces of France.

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What do Puerto Ricans do when a trulla comes a-caroling? Do children in San Juan get to experience a white Christmas? The pictures and easy-to-read sentences in Christmas in Puerto Rico help young readers learn about how people in Puerto Rico celebrate Christmas. The book shares special Christmas carols and easy-to-follow Christmas recipes and crafts that represent Puerto Rico. The book also has a helpful glossary and an index that direct students to the most important terms and topics. ...

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Christmas in Russia Learn about Christmas Traditions and Customs in Russia World Book’s Christmas in Russia is a richly illustrated, 80-page volume about Christmas traditions in Russia. The text and illustrations combine to show how people celebrate a favorite Russian holiday, from its roots in pagan rituals to its continued relevance in modern times. Christmas in Russia begins with the history of the country and explains how political changes have affected the way its people have celebrated...

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Why do Scottish families place candles in the windows on Christmas Eve? The pictures and easy-to-read sentences in Christmas in Scotland help young readers learn about how people in Scotland celebrate Christmas. The book shares special songs and easy-to-follow Christmas recipes and crafts that represent Scotland. The book also has a helpful glossary and an index that direct students to the most important terms and topics.

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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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What words do the people in Spain use for Christmas? What is the Day of the Three Kings? The pictures and easy-to-read sentences in this book help young readers learn about how people in Spain celebrate Christmas. The book shares special Christmas songs, easy-to-follow recipes, and crafts that represent Spain. The book also has a Spanish Christmas vocabulary.