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• The Advent Craft and Activity Book

  Stories, Crafts, Recipes and Poems for the Christmas Season

  Dhom, Christel, 1960-

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

• Being Jewish

  the Spiritual and Cultural Practice of Judaism Today

  Goldman, Ari L., 1949-

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

• 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’ al-Awwal. Celebrations include festivals, prayer services, recitations of poetry and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Celebrate!

  Stories of the Jewish Holidays

  Berger, Gilda

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

• 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 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 1 and 2. November 1 is usually set aside to remember angelitos (little angels), family members…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 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.

• The Christmas Countdown

  Creating 25 Days of New Advent Traditions for Families

  Harding, Margie J.

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

• Day of the Dead

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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.

• Deepavali - Explora Public Libraries

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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 Singapore while Diwali is often used in North India. Deepavali (Hindu Festival of Lights).…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Día De Los Muertos

  Salazar, Alicia, 1973-

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

• DÍA 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.

• Diwali

  Hindu Festival of Lights

  MacMillan, Dianne M., 1943-

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

• 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.

• 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.

• El Día De Los Muertos

  The Day of the Dead

  Wade, Mary Dodson

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

• It's Diwali!

  Sehgal, Surishtha

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

• Jewish Holidays All Year Round

  a Family Treasury

  Cooper, Ilene

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

• Mawlid. Encyclopedia Britannica.

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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

• Multi-Culture Celebrations - Celebrate!

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation