Project Gutenberg 2005-01-29 Public domain in the USA. 288 Various Verschillende Various, Various Our Holidays Their Meaning and Spirit; retold from St. Nicholas Produced by Suzanne Shell, Jennifer Zickerman and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net). "Our Holidays" by Various is a collection of historical stories retold from St. Nicholas magazine, produced in the early 20th century. The work encompasses a variety of narratives related to American holidays, exploring their meanings and the customs surrounding them. The book offers a rich tapestry of tales that span from Hallowe'en to the Fourth of July, highlighting events notable in American history, cultural traditions, and the spirit behind annual celebrations. The opening of "Our Holidays" presents an introduction that outlines the significance of holidays beyond mere enjoyment, suggesting that they connect us to our heritage and the sacrifices made by previous generations. Notable festivities like Thanksgiving are tied to historical events like the Pilgrims' first harvest and illustrate themes of gratitude and community. Each holiday referenced carries its own story, including tales of notable individuals like Abraham Lincoln and John Greenleaf Whittier, and the compilation promises a blend of entertainment and education for young readers, fostering a deeper appreciation for these cultural observances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Holidays -- Juvenile literature Festivals -- Juvenile literature PZ Text Browsing: Children & Young Adult Reading Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Category: Short Stories Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: History - American 209790 2025-06-06T10:35:51.413834 text/html 212723 2020-12-19T07:43:49 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 2143210 2025-06-06T10:36:02.293760 application/epub+zip 2128284 2025-06-06T10:35:54.351811 application/epub+zip 142625 2025-06-06T10:35:52.405881 application/epub+zip 2480653 2025-06-06T10:36:07.536784 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2445004 2025-06-06T10:35:59.760802 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 218146 2022-09-07T18:29:41.017796 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 169545 2023-09-07T05:01:24.623309 text/plain 15207 2025-06-06T10:36:07.716739 application/rdf+xml 9067 2025-06-06T10:35:52.978835 image/jpeg 2605 2025-06-06T10:35:52.691818 image/jpeg 2061170 2025-06-06T10:35:51.537859 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog