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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Why is St. Nicholas draped in seaweed and dripping wet? How did the pine tree become a Christmas symbol? The pictures and easy-to-understand sentences in Christmas in Greece help young readers learn about how people in Greece celebrate Christmas. The book shares special songs and easy-to-follow recipes and crafts that represent Greece. The book also has a helpful glossary and an index that direct students to the most important terms and topics.

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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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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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What is one of the most popular Christmas songs 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.

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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.

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Why do the Irish put lighted candles in their windows on Christmas Eve? The pictures and easy-to-read sentences in Christmas in the Emerald Isle help young readers learn about how people in the Emerald Isle celebrate Christmas. The book shares special Irish songs, easy-to-follow Irish recipes and crafts.