Holiday Around the World

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BLANK is festival of lights occurs. Lamps are lit to help the goddess of wealth find her way into people's homes

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Diwali

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In BLANK, Christmas is a warm holiday. Christmas falls during the summer.

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Brazil

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Nigeria

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In BLANK, children break piñatas and scramble for the goodies that fall.

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Mexico

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In BLANK the Swiety Mikolaj or St. Nicholas brings presents for the children

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Poland

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In BLANK, the oldest daughter wears a crown of candles and lingonberry leaves.

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Sweden

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In BLANK, children put their shoes in front of the chimney in hopes that Pere Noel fills the shoes with sweets.

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France

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The tradition of making decorated gingerbread houses came from BLANK.

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Germany

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BLANK is a special time for families to learn about the traditions and languages of their African Ancestors.

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Kwanzaa

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BLANK is a celebration of the Sun's rebirth to the Earth.

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Winter Solstice