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Discusses how the achievements of the man credited with discovering America led to the present-day celebration of his landing inthe New World.

Discusses how the achievements of our nation's sixteenth president led to the present-day celebration of his birth.

Describes the history behind Valentine's Day and the various ways it is celebrated.

Describes the history behind Christmas and the various ways it is celebrated.

Discusses the concern for the environment that produced the original Earth Day and describes the activities that accompany its continuing celebration in the United States and around the world.

Describes the life of Martin Luther King and the origin and celebration of the holiday in his honor.

Describes the origins and past and present celebrations of Independence Day.

"Read about the beginnings of the Ramadan and Id al-Fitr celebrations, and find out how they are celebrated in the United States"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the history, customs, significance, and traditions of Japanese Children's Day and the Obon Festival, and the ways they are celebrated today in Japan and the United States.

Provides background on the people and events that are commemorated on two important Mexican holidays, Independence Day and Cinco de Mayo, and describes how these holidays are celebrated.