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Author
Publisher
Pebble, a capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Cinco de Mayo is about celebrating! It honors a Mexican Army victory during the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Some people mark the holiday with folk dancing or traditional foods such as chalupas and mole poblano. Others watch parades or attend cultural festivals. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
©2010.
Language
English
Description
With sugar skulls, sweet-smelling marigold petals and joyful songs, Hispanic families welcome back ancestors on this holiday.
Con calaveras de azúcar, pétalos de caléndula de olor dulce y canciones alegres, las familias hispanas dan la bienvenida a sus antepasados en esta festividad.
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Pub
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
"The Day of the Dead is a celebration honoring those who have left this world. Readers of this volume will understand the meaning behind the holiday as well as the costumes, decorations, food, and other customs associated with it. A recipe for champurrado (Mexican drinking chocolate) and instructions to create a skeleton craft are also provided"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Christmas is a major holiday celebrated in many different ways from culture to culture, and even from family to family. This book takes readers on a colorful adventure through the way different countries in Latin America celebrate this holiday. The text especially highlights the unique tradition that honors the Three Wise Men and the nine-day celebration that honors Mary and Joseph's search for a place for Jesus to be born. Beautiful, vivid photographs...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"Mexico's resplendent culture is evidence of the rich heritage of its people. Readers will explore the converging cultures that have shaped Mexico, from ancient civilizations such as the Zapotec and Maya, to the French and Spanish. With vibrant photographs and accessible, informative content, readers will learn how the capital was built on a lake by the Aztecs, the contributions Mexican people have made to art, literature, and much more. This multi-faceted...
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Viva Mexico! Pinatas, floats, and tasty food all play a role in the holiday that remembers Mexican independence. Kids learn the historical significance behind the festivities and gain an appreciation for the exciting traditions and rich cultural celebration associated with May 5. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Day of the Dead is a very important holiday in Latin America. It is sometimes incorrectly thought of as a morbid holiday, or a Mexican version of Halloween. While the word 'dead' or 'muertos' is in the name, this holiday is the way that the people of Mexico honor the lives of ancestors, celebrate the joy of life, and connect with their Mexican heritage. Young readers will enjoy the amazing, colorful photographs of the Day of the Dead celebration,...
11) Cinco de Mayo
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Pub
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
"Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday that celebrates the country's defeat of invading French forces during the Battle of Puebla. Readers of this volume will learn the history behind the holiday as well as the music, dances, and food associated with it. A recipe for salsa fresca and instructions to create a Mexican flag are also provided"--From the publisher's web site.
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