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Celebrate Diwali
Known as the "Holiday of Lights," Diwali is often considered the most important festival to people of the Hindu faith. Temples, homes, and businesses burn brightly with lights and candles during the five-day celebration. People wear colorful new clothes, prepare tasty dishes, and usher in the Hindu New Year with music, gifts, and happy hearts. Readers will learn about the history of Diwali and how it is celebrated all over the world.
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This easy-to-read series will enlighten students in grades five and up about holidays with which they may be unfamiliar. The readers might be surprised to find out that some of their classmates practice Ramadan, a month-long Muslim observance that involves fasting from sunrise to sunset. Jeffrey's sensitive coverage of Ramadan will help readers take the first step toward acceptance of people who have different beliefs and practices and who have suffered from prejudice in recent years. Beyond describing the holiday, Celebrate Ramadan will educate readers about one of the world's largest religions. In Celebrate Tet, students will learn that in Vietnamese culture all birthdays are celebrated on the same day. Diwali is known as "Holiday of Light" and is the most important festival to people of the Hindu faith, as shown in the volume on this holiday. Plum-Ucci writes about the myths and rich history behind Diwali in clear, concise language for students to comprehend and enjoy.
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5-6 IL
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5-12+ GRL
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