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\nExplore the history and traditions of the Fourth of July in this ESL presentation. It includes basic facts about the Revolutionary War and American Independence Day, as well as various ways to celebrate the holiday. A good way to...\n
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\nHanukkah | All About the Holidays\n

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\nA short video outlines the origins of Hanukkah and the various traditions celebrated by the holiday. A great way to get class members talking about respect for all traditions.\n
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\nNew Years Day | All About the Holidays\n

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\nHow do you celebrate New Year's? Some make resolutions on January first, while Rosh Hashanah is a celebration of the Jewish New Year. Watch to learn more about the traditions of New Year's around the world and in the United States.\n
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\nEaster | All About the Holidays\n

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\nWhat does Easter have to do with bunnies? Find out with a brief and entertaining video that details the history of the holiday and why we celebrate it in spring with animals and eggs.  \n
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\nChinese New Year | All About the Holidays\n

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\nThe Chinese New Year is a celebratory time for Chinese citizens and Chinese-Americans alike! A short video showcases the origin of the Chinese New Year holiday and how it is celebrated currently.\n
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\nHoli | All About the Holidays\n

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\nA quick video equipped with engaging graphics and fun sound effects details the Hindu holiday, Holi—the festival of colors or love. \n
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\nPatriots' Day | All About the Holidays\n

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\nCelebrated the third Monday in April, Patriots' Day honors those who battled the British at Lexington and Concord. A short video provides an overview of events that led to the beginning of the American Revolutionary War.\n
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\nWomen's History Month | All About the Holidays\n

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\nA quick and engaging video features the origins of Women's History Month. Details start with its humble beginnings in Sonoma, California to its nationwide growth by way of the National Women's History Project. \n
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\nVesak | All About the Holidays\n

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\nA video details the history of the world holiday, Vesak—also known as Buddha Purnima or Buddha Day. Follow one prince's journey in 562 BCE in Nepal to how he achieved nirvana and became Buddha.\n
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\nEid al Fitr | All About the Holidays\n

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\nA video details the three-day Islamic holiday following Ramadan, Eid al Fitr—also known as the Festival of Breaking the Fast. An engaging narrator explains what the holiday is, why, and how it is celebrated around the world.  \n
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\nInternational Youth Day | All About the Holidays\n

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\nThey may be small, but they are mighty—celebrate today's youth on International Youth Day! Learn all about the special holiday with a brief, informative video that details the origin of the holiday and how it is celebrated around the...\n
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\nEid Al-Adha | All About the Holidays\n

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\nDiscover the holiday Eid Al-Adha, also known as the Muslim Feast of Sacrifice. An informative video offers facts about the four-day celebration including the story behind it and how families celebrate the holiday currently. \n
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\nYom Kippur | All About the Holidays\n

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\nThe holiest day for the Jewish People, Yom Kippur, encourages a full day of reflection, atonement, and fasting. Students learn about Yom Kippur and how it is observed in Jewish culture with a short and engaging video.\n
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\nIndigenous Peoples' Day | All About the Holidays\n

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\nIndigenous people around the world have close ties to their land, their ancestors, and their traditions. Celebrate the native inhabitants of our nations in August (and/or October) by learning more about the holiday and its origin.\n
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\nThanksgiving | All About the Holidays\n

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\nWhat happens on the fourth Thursday in November? Thanksgiving! Watch a video that introduces young viewers to this American holiday.\n
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\nKwanzaa | All About the Holidays\n

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\nIntroduce young learners to Kwanzaa, an African American heritage celebration, with a short video that explains the basic principles of the seven day holiday. A great tool to inspire further research.\n
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\nEarth Day | All About the Holidays\n

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\nWhy do we celebrate Earth Day? Find out with a brief video that details the history behind the special day dedicated to our beautiful planet. The video answers the who, what, why, and how in a festive fashion while showcasing real-world...\n
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\nArbor Day | All About the Holidays\n

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\nDiscover how Arbor Day came to be with a brief, engaging video. Scholars watch how Nebraska's first pioneer in 1854 decided why planting trees was important and the journey that took place to make Arbor Day a national holiday celebrated...\n
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\nThe 100th Day of School | All About the Holidays\n

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\nYou've heard of Christmas, and New Years, and Kwanzaa, and Thanksgiving. Hanukkah, Mardis Gras, Valentine's Day, Halloween. But do you recall the most famous holiday of all? It's the 100th day of school, of course. Celebrate the number...\n
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\nMartin Luther King Day | All About the Holidays\n

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\nMartin Luther King Day, a national holiday celebrated on the third Monday in January, is the focus of a short video that introduces young learners to the civil rights leader. The video provides a brief review of King's work and...\n
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\nValentine's Day | All About the Holidays\n

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\nValentine's Day is all about appreciating the people you love! A brief video uses engaging graphics and exciting sound effects to explain the history of Valentine's Day. \n
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\nMardis Gras | All About the Holidays\n

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\nMasks, beads, king cakes, costumes, and parades: it's carnival! A short video details the history of the Fat Tuesday celebration scheduled the day before Ash Wednesday (March 5, 2019, February 25, 2020, etc.) Laissez les bons temps...\n
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\nAsian Pacific American Heritage Month | All About the Holidays\n

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\nAn engaging video details the history behind Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Viewers discover how the holiday came to be and sheds light on diverse cultural traditions.  \n
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\nGraduation Day | All About the Holidays\n

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\nGraduation, promotion, or move-up day—no matter its name, recipients deserve a celebration. Discover the history of the momentous feat with a brief video that highlights the traditional cap and gown, diploma, and infamous song, Pomp and...\n
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