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Turkeys, Pilgrims, and Indian Corn: The Story of the Thanksgiving Symbols
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Edna Barth
This overview of the Thanksgiving holiday and the lives of the pilgrims explains such tings as how cranberries got their names, what life was like for pilgrim children, and even the origin of Tom Turkey. Line drawings accompany the text which includes recipes and activities.
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Shamrocks, Harps, and Shillelaghs: The Story of the St. Patrick's Day Symbols
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Edna Barth
The familiar traditions associated with St. Patrick's Day, such as wearing green on March 17th, the Irish heritage of the holiday, and more, are explained in this book that includes the origins of familiar and not-so-familiar legends and symbols of the holiday. Includes original holiday activities. Full-color illustrations.
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Holly, Reindeer, and Colored Lights: The Story of the Christmas Symbols
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Edna Barth, Ursula Arndt (Illustrator)
Examines the origins of Christmas symbols--trees, ornaments, Yule logs, Santa Claus, cards, Christmas colors, and many other holiday observances.
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Hearts, Cupids, and Red Roses: The Story of the Valentine Symbols
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Edna Barth
Everyone loves to give and get cards, heart shaped candy and flowers on Valentines Day, but where do these customs and symbols come from? And why do we continue to observe them? With a blend of careful research and lively prose, Barth explores the multicultural origins and evolution of Valentines Day. Illustrations.
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Witches, Pumpkins, and Grinning Ghosts: The Story of Halloween Symbols
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Edna Barth
Here are the stories behind all the familiar and not-so-familiar symbols of Halloween. Each of our holidays has its own familiar traditions: Trick-or-treating on Halloween, eating turkey on Thanksgiving, waiting for Santa Claus on Christmas, exchanging cards on Valentine’s Day. But where do these customs come from, when did they begin, and why do ...
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Lilies, Rabbits, and Painted Eggs: The Story of the Easter Symbols
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Edna Barth
Traces the history of Easter symbols from their Christian and pagan origins to such present-day additions as rabbits and new clothes.
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Witches, Pumpkins & Grinning Ghosts: The Story of the Halloween Symbols
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Edna Barth
Here are the stories behind all the familiar and not-so-familiar symbols of Halloween. Each of our holidays has its own familiar traditions: Trick-or-treating on Halloween, eating turkey on Thanksgiving, waiting for Santa Claus on Christmas, exchanging cards on Valentine’s Day. But where do these customs come from, when did they begin, and why ...
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Holly Reinder+color Pa
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Edna Barth, Ursula Arndt (Illustrator)
Examines the origins of Christmas symbols--trees, ornaments, Yule logs, Santa Claus, cards, Christmas colors, and many other holiday observances.
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Witch Pumpkin+ghost Pa
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Edna Barth, Ursula Arndt (Illustrator)
Here are the stories behind all the familiar and not-so-familiar symbols of Halloween. "The text is well-written and concise, and deals with the history." -- School Library Journal
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Shamrock/Harp/Shil Pa
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Edna Barth, Ursula Arndt (Illustrator)
Explores the origin and meaning of the symbols and legends associated with St. Patrick's Day.
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Jack-O-Lantern
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Edna Barth
Retells the story of the first jack o'lantern, made to light the way of Mean Jack who, unwanted in heaven and hell, had to wander the earth for eternity.
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Hearts Cupids Roses Pa
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Edna Barth, Ursula Arndt (Illustrator)
These books describe the celebration of various holidays--from pagan festivals to present-day activities. Each book includes a suggested reading and an index. Two-color illustrations.
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I'm Nobody! Who Are You?
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Edna Barth, Richard Cuffari (Illustrator)
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Witches, Pumpkin+grin Ghost Rnf
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Lilies, Rabbits+eggs Pa
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Traces the history of Easter symbols from their Christian and pagan origins to such present-day additions as rabbits and new clothes.
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Shamrocks, Harps, and Shillelaghs Shamrocks, Harps, and Shillelaghs: The Story of the St. Patrick's Day Symbols the Story of the St. Patrick's Day Symbols
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Explores the origin and meaning of the symbols and legends associated with St. Patrick's Day.
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Cupid and Psyche: A Love Story
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Edna Barth, Ati Forberg
The Greek god of love, Cupid, falls in love with the beautiful mortal, Psyche.
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Christmas Feast
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Ursula Arndt, Edna Barth
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Lilies, Rabbits+paint Eggs Rnf
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Holly, Reindeer+colored Lights
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Balder+the Mistletoe
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Edna Barth, Richard J Cuffari
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Turkeys, Pilgrims and Indian Corn
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Hearts, Cupids+red Roses Rnf
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Cupid and Psyche Rnf
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Ati Forberg, Edna Barth
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Balder and the Mistletoe: A Story for the Winter Holidays
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Edna Barth
A retelling of the Norse legend of how Balder, god of light and joy, was brought down by the evil Loki with an arrow made of mistletoe.
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