Holiday Traditions

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Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Across the country, people observe the day with speeches, poetry readings, festivals, picnics, street fairs, and family reunions. It is a day for people to come together and continue working toward equality.

Young listeners learn about the early traditions which have led to our present-day celebration of Valentine's Day.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the life of the civil rights movement leader. Some people observe the day by singing, reading, or watching movies about him. Others volunteer in their community or make peace-inspired crafts. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

A young tween waxes eloquent about the changes her family has gone through over the years, using the seasons as a background for her reflective poem.

Young listeners learn about the early traditions which have led to our present-day celebration of Thanksgiving.

Dive into a world where traditions come alive with Celebrating Traditions, a captivating eBook that invites you on an extraordinary journey through the heart of global festivities. This comprehensive guide explores the rich tapestry of celebrations that span continents and cultures, offering an immersive experience into the customs that bring people together. Begin your adventure with an exploration of the true meaning behind festivities, from the vibrant street parties of Latin America to the serene temples of Asia. Learn how families around the world honor their heritage through ...

The Highlander’s Easter Vow A Highland holiday novella from bestselling romance author Isla McBeth When exiled laird Finlay MacCraith returns to Braemuir after three years branded a traitor, he expects cold shoulders and colder skies. What he doesn’t expect is to be met by Isla Campbell—the fiery village healer who once loved him… and now greets him with a bucket of water to the chest. The clan is crumbling, Easter is approaching, and ancient traditions stir beneath the thawing Highland earth. To reclaim his name and his keep, Finlay must kneel at the Oathing Stone—and earn back ...

🎄 Experience the Magic of Christmas in Every Verse Immerse yourself in a heartwarming journey that captures the essence of the holiday season with The Spirit of Christmas: Poems for All by Gresham Hall. This enchanting collection transcends boundaries and unites readers through the universal themes of love, joy, hope, and togetherness. ✨ A Celebration of Global Traditions and Universal Emotions Gresham Hall masterfully weaves together a rich tapestry of poems that reflect the diverse ways Christmas is celebrated around the world. From the quiet serenity of a snowy countryside to the ...

In addition to all the delicious meals we enjoy around Thanksgiving, we have so much more for which to be thankful. This book aims to bring our attention to God, the Creator of the universe, and many priceless benefits that can only be found in Christ, the Savior.

Dive into the heart of tradition and celebration with your next great read The Spirit of Festivities. Brimming with tales of jamboree and heritage, this new eBook invites you to explore China's rich and vibrant festival culture with its profound meanings and unique customs, straight from the comfort of your home. Chapter by chapter, this comprehensive guide takes you on a rich journey through Chinese celebrations – from the colorful Spring Festival that heralds new beginnings, through to the glowing Harvest Moon Festival, and even to international celebrations of Chinese New Year. The ...

Indigenous Peoples' Day is about celebrating! The second Monday in October is a day to honor Native American people, their histories, and cultures. People mark the day with food, dancing, and songs. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

Before his astonishing redemption, before he terrorized London's rich and poor alike with his stingy Bahs and caustic Humbugs, Scrooge was Ebenezer. Who and what shaped this brilliant, haunted boy? Well, they are all here. From his mercurial father and beloved sister to fanciful Fezziwig and lovely Belle, to good Frederick Scrooge to Jacob Marley himself, witness the infamous miser's origin, in all its Christmassy and sinister glory! A Christmas Overture, written in the style and spirit of Charles Dickens' legendary A Christmas Carol, covers the years before 'Jacob Marley was dead', with ...

The small town of Garland Cove, Maine is the setting for holiday cheer, Christmas spirit, and falling in love. Snow, twinkling lights, and miles of evergreen garland will draw the characters in to fall in love in the most magical time of the year. People return to their hometown, get a second chance, turn grumpy into nice, stop being enemies, and fall in love with a best friend. Anything is possible during the magic of Christmas. This complete series boxed set contains the following books: Home for Christmas Second Chance at Christmas Reformed Grump at Christmas Enemies for Christmas Her ...

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Step into a world where every page is a celebration, every chapter an invitation to explore the diverse and delectable traditions of holiday baking from around the globe. "Global Celebration Table" is your gateway to a year full of festivities, where the oven light never dims and the sweet aroma of baking is a constant companion. Begin with "Celebratory Baking The Sweet Heart of Holidays," a primer designed to equip you with the fundamental techniques and baking basics essential for crafting festive treats. Engage in cultural traditions across continents, learning how the simplest ...

Dear Traveler, Welcome to the WanderStories™ guide to Chinese cuisine and table manners, traditions and customs, holidays and festivals, behavior and etiquette, Peking opera, Chinese humor and jokes. We, at WanderStories™, are storytellers. We don’t tell you where to eat or sleep, we don’t intend to replace a typical travel reference guide. Our mission is to be the best local guide that you would wish to have by your side when visiting the sights. So, we meet you at the sight and take you on a tour. WanderStories™ travel guides are unique because our storytelling style puts you ...

A heartwarming holiday romance full of cozy charm, workplace sparks, and the magic of second chances. In snowy Christmas Mountain, Montana, Nina Abbott juggles two jobs while caring for her grieving grandfather. She’s poured her heart into the local country club where she works—so when big-city executive Grayson Fischer arrives to evaluate its future, she fears everything she loves may be in jeopardy. To cope, Nina secretly bakes a gingerbread house—a comforting tradition she once shared with her late grandmother. But when Grayson finds the creation and proudly puts it on display, ...

Celebrate the Vietnamese Lunar New Year with a little girl and her grandparents as they dive into fun family traditions!