Christmas

by Emily Raij

Overview

Christmas is about celebrating! It is a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus. Some people mark the holiday with Christmas trees and other decorations. People gather with family and friends to eat meals and give gifts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781663920874
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/08/2021
Series:	Traditions & Celebrations
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	560L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Emily Raij has written more than 40 books for children and edited dozens of professional resources for K-12 teachers. She is a native of Chicago, where she earned her journalism degree from Northwestern University. She lives in Florida with her husband, daughter, son, and dog.

Table of Contents

When Is Christmas? 4

When Is Christmas? 8

Who Celebrates Christmas? 10

How Do People Celebrate Christmas around the world? 12

How Do People Celebrate Christmas in the U.S.? 24

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

Helps readers understand that while not everyone celebrates the same way, all celebrations have special meanings;