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Happy Holidays!

November 24, 2020

December is a festive time of year. The month is full of holidays. Each has its own traditions. Do you celebrate any of these December holidays? Some people celebrate Hanukkah. This holiday is known as the Festival of Lights. It…

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New Year, Old Traditions

November 24, 2020

The New Year is celebrated all around the world. Here are some New Year traditions. Into the Sea Running into the ocean is a New Year’s Day tradition in the Netherlands and Canada. A Sweet Start In Germany, it is…

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You Sensed It!

October 25, 2019

We take in new information all the time. We do it with our five senses. These are the senses of sight, taste, touch, hearing, and smell. How do you use your five senses at Thanksgiving? Open Your Eyes Look around!…

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Time to Celebrate!

December 7, 2018

It’s winter! Do you celebrate a special holiday? Lots of people do. There are many customs and traditions. Take a look. Some people celebrate Christmas. They decorate a Christmas tree. They hang ornaments on its branches. This tradition is about…

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Let's Celebrate!

November 13, 2017

People all over the world welcome in the New Year. It is a time for celebration and parties. Here are some traditions from four countries. Flower Power In Brazil, people spend time at the beach. They light candles. They throw…

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A Time to be Thankful

October 24, 2017

Many people live in the United States. They come from all over the world. Native American tribes lived here first. The Pilgrims sailed to America in 1620. They met a Native American tribe called the Wampanoags. The Wampanoags helped the…

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Visit Mexico

September 15, 2017

Find out about our neighbor to the south. There are big pyramids in Mexico. They are made of stone. Native people built them thousands of years ago. There are big cities in Mexico. The capital is Mexico City. It is…

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Time to Celebrate

December 23, 2016

Chinese New Year begins on January 28, 2017. It is celebrated by people all over the world. This is the Year of the Rooster. People born this year are said to be very hardworking. People watch parades. This parade has…

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Happy Holidays!

December 2, 2016

Do you celebrate a special holiday in December? You are not alone. There are many December holidays and traditions. It is a time for decorations, drumming, gifts, and treats. Take a look. Some people celebrate Christmas. People hang ornaments and…

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Here Comes Thanksgiving

October 28, 2016

There is so much to see, smell, taste, feel, and hear on this holiday! What can you see at Thanksgiving? You can watch a parade. Look at the big balloons! They float above the crowd. What can you hear at…

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