This engaging, entertaining reference to modern holidays explains the origins of Santa Claus, witches and St. Valentine's Day as it discusses holiday traditions, celebrations, customs, and more.
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Gr 4-8-At first glance, readers may be surprised to find that this set contains only 11 major entries. Each one begins with a history and overview of the holiday (symbols, food, clothing, special observances), followed by sections detailing its celebration in different countries. Boxes and sidebars highlight recipes, games, and additional facts. Though the list of holidays selected may seem narrow, the entries often cover several celebrations grouped thematically.
A series of lovely patterns grouped accordingly to popular themes and suitable for multidisciplinary use. Most of them may be used with several different topics or units. Teachers can adapt pattern to create student nametags, bookmarks, or place cards for special days, such as holidays, birthdays, Circus Day, or Wild West Day. This book is ideal for busy teachers who want to cheer up their buttetin boards, notebooks, etc..
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