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Stories, Crafts, Recipes and Poems for the Christmas Season

by Dhom, Christel

Book - 2012

Inspired by German Advent traditions, this book is full of activities for the whole family to celebrate the Advent season. Inspired by German Advent traditions, this book is full of activities for the whole family to celebrate the Advent season. Show less

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Being Jewish

The Spiritual and Cultural Practice of Judaism Today

by Goldman, Ari L.

Book - 2000

A thoughtful book that explains the cycles of life as seen in Judaism, the celebrations throughout the year, and the rhythms of daily life. A thoughtful book that explains the cycles of life as seen in Judaism, the celebrations throughout the year, and the rhythms of daily life. Show less

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Birthday of the Prophet: Mawlid al-Nabi | The Pluralism Project

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Across the globe, including in the United States, Mawlid al-Nabi, the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, is celebrated on the twelfth day of the month Rabi...Show more Across the globe, including in the United States, Mawlid al-Nabi, the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, is celebrated on the twelfth day of the month Rabi’ al-Awwal. Celebrations include festivals, prayer services, recitations of poetry and litanies, as well as religious gatherings. Celebrations of the Mawlid in America and distinctly English forms of poetry, songs, and literature shows the increasing importance of Mawlid al-Nabi amongst American Muslims. Show less

Celebrate!

Stories of the Jewish Holidays

by Berger, Gilda

Book - 2002

This nonfiction book for children gives the historic background of eight Jewish holidays, with accompanying recipes and crafts. This nonfiction book for children gives the historic background of eight Jewish holidays, with accompanying recipes and crafts. Show less

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CRRL Holidays: Books for Advent | Central Rappahannock Regional Library | BiblioCommons

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CRRL Holidays: Books for Advent by CRRL_VirginiaJ - a staff-created list : For those who celebrate Christmas as part of their faith, the days leading up to December 25 are a time for rejoicing and reflection. CRRL Holidays: Books for Advent by CRRL_VirginiaJ - a staff-created list : For those who celebrate Christmas as part of their faith, the days leading up to December 25 are a time for rejoicing and reflection. Show less

CRRL Kids: Dia de Muertos/Day of the Dead | Central Rappahannock Regional Library | BiblioCommons

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CRRL Kids: Dia de Muertos/Day of the Dead by CRRL_VirginiaJ - a staff-created list : The dead are beloved and remembered in Mexico, especially on November...Show more CRRL Kids: Dia de Muertos/Day of the Dead by CRRL_VirginiaJ - a staff-created list : The dead are beloved and remembered in Mexico, especially on November 1 and 2. November 1 is usually set aside to remember angelitos (little angels), family members who died as children. Those who died as adults are remembered on November 2. The Days of the Dead or Día de Muertos is a true festival. Mothers and grandmothers make special delicious foods, and beautiful flowers are gathered, all to honor the dead. Show less

CRRL Kids: Diwali, Festival of Lights | Central Rappahannock Regional Library | BiblioCommons

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CRRL Kids: Diwali, Festival of Lights by CRRLKids - a staff-created list : Learn more about Diwali, a Hindu celebration of Light, through these helpful books. CRRL Kids: Diwali, Festival of Lights by CRRLKids - a staff-created list : Learn more about Diwali, a Hindu celebration of Light, through these helpful books. Show less

The Christmas Countdown

Creating 25 Days of New Advent Traditions for Families

by Harding, Margie J.

Book - 2010

With songs, Bible verses, stories, and activities, this volume helps families prepare for Christmas during the weeks of Advent. With songs, Bible verses, stories, and activities, this volume helps families prepare for Christmas during the weeks of Advent. Show less

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This beautiful website was designed to celebrate all things pertaining to Día de los Muertos. Combining research with personal experience, each of the writers shares about the various aspects of the Day of the Dead. This beautiful website was designed to celebrate all things pertaining to Día de los Muertos. Combining research with personal experience, each of the writers shares about the various aspects of the Day of the Dead. Show less

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Deepavali, which is the original word for Diwali, comes from the Sanskrit vocabulary meaning a ‘line of lamps’ and is used in South India, Malaysia, and S...Show more Deepavali, which is the original word for Diwali, comes from the Sanskrit vocabulary meaning a ‘line of lamps’ and is used in South India, Malaysia, and Singapore while Diwali is often used in North India. Deepavali (Hindu Festival of Lights). Salem Press Encyclopedia, [s. l.], 2023. You will need your CRRL card to access the Explora Public Libraries database. Show less

Día De Los Muertos

by Salazar, Alicia

Book - 2022

This informative children's nonfiction book helps explain the holiday and shares a wide range of ways to celebrate. This informative children's nonfiction book helps explain the holiday and shares a wide range of ways to celebrate. Show less

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https://www.mexicanmuseum.org/dia-de-los-muertos

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The Mexican Museum shares the history of the holiday ,along with artwork, activities, and the elements of the altar. The Mexican Museum shares the history of the holiday ,along with artwork, activities, and the elements of the altar. Show less

Diwali

Hindu Festival of Lights

by MacMillan, Dianne M.

Book - 2008

This nonfiction book for children talks about the ways Diwali is celebrated in America. This nonfiction book for children talks about the ways Diwali is celebrated in America. Show less

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Diwali Festival - Deepawali, Diwalifestival.org

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The Society for the Confluence of Festivals in India has created this site to share the beauty, richness, and diversity of the Diwali celebrations. The Society for the Confluence of Festivals in India has created this site to share the beauty, richness, and diversity of the Diwali celebrations. Show less

https://www.hinduamerican.org/diwali-toolkit

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The Hindu American Foundation shares basic information about Diwali's history and celebrations ,along with a toolkit for those who want to know more. The Hindu American Foundation shares basic information about Diwali's history and celebrations ,along with a toolkit for those who want to know more. Show less

El Día De Los Muertos

The Day of the Dead

by Wade, Mary Dodson

Book - 2002

This book for younger children explains how Mexican families celebrate their deceased loved ones on the Day of the Dead each year. This book for younger children explains how Mexican families celebrate their deceased loved ones on the Day of the Dead each year. Show less

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It's Diwali!

by Sehgal, Surishtha

Book - 2022

Using a classic counting rhyme, the author shares the various aspects of Diwali celebrations with younger children. Using a classic counting rhyme, the author shares the various aspects of Diwali celebrations with younger children. Show less

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Jewish Holidays All Year Round

A Family Treasury

by Cooper, Ilene

Book - 2002

The Jewish Museum in New York City combines traditions and detailed artwork in this children's nonfiction book, which introduces 13 Jewish holidays. The Jewish Museum in New York City combines traditions and detailed artwork in this children's nonfiction book, which introduces 13 Jewish holidays. Show less

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https://www.librarypoint.org/research

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An article with the history and background of Mawlid. Encyclopædia Britannica. (n.d.). Mawlid. Britannica Library. You will need your CRRL card to access the Britannica Library database An article with the history and background of Mawlid. Encyclopædia Britannica. (n.d.). Mawlid. Britannica Library. You will need your CRRL card to access the Britannica Library database Show less

Multi-Culture Celebrations - Celebrate!

Streaming Video - 2015

This video shares the facts and experiences of some of the many cultures that make up America--the African American rodeo, the Longs Peak Scottish-Irish H...Show more This video shares the facts and experiences of some of the many cultures that make up America--the African American rodeo, the Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival, the Monte Vista Crane Festival, the Day of the Dead Festival, and the Native American Pow Wow. Show less

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Muslim Holidays

by Winchester, Faith

Book - 1996

A children's nonfiction book that explains eight of the Islamic celebrations. A children's nonfiction book that explains eight of the Islamic celebrations. Show less

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'Twas the Season of Advent

Devotional and Stories for the Christmas Season

by Nellist, Glenys

Book - 2021

A children's picture book with prose and poetry for the whole family to celebrate the Advent season. A children's picture book with prose and poetry for the whole family to celebrate the Advent season. Show less

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Watch for the Light

Readings for Advent and Christmas

Book - 2001

Essays and poems by a wide array of theological writers to help the reader celebrate the Advent season. Essays and poems by a wide array of theological writers to help the reader celebrate the Advent season. Show less

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