Charles Hofer
1) Thanksgiving
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Thanksgiving is the day people give thanks for the blessings in their lives. It's also a time to gather with family and friends to enjoy traditional foods like turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. Celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, this American holiday has been around since the 1620s. From the very first celebration to today's parades, food, and football, learn about this festive holiday's traditions and history.
2) New Year
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
People all over the world celebrate the New Year. It's a holiday that celebrates new beginnings and the hope for a prosperous year ahead. People love gathering at parties to usher in the new year with fireworks, music, New Year's resolutions, and more. Learn about the many ways people around the world count down the final moments of the old year, and how they celebrate the birth of a brand-new year.
3) Halloween
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Halloween is a holiday that features all things creepy and scary! Also known as All Hallows' Eve, people enjoy decorating their homes with jack-o'-lanterns, spider webs, skeletons, and other creepy items. Many kids love to dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating for candy. Some people enjoy watching scary movies. Discover how this holiday began and the spooky ways people have fun with it.
4) Veterans Day
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Veterans Day is a holiday celebrated every November 11 in the United States. It honors military veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. People often participate in a moment of silence to honor veterans and their service to the country. People also decorate with American flags and watch parades honoring the Armed Forces. Learn the ways people celebrate this special day and similar holidays in countries around the world.