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2011-08-26
Public domain in the USA.
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Hendry, Hamish
Mason, E. Florence
Holidays & Happy-Days
Holidays and Happy-Days
New Year's Day -- Twelfth Day -- St. Valentine's Day -- Pancake Tuesday -- St. David's Day -- St. Patrick's Day -- All Fools' Day -- Palm Sunday -- Maundy Thursday -- Good Friday -- Easter Sunday -- St. George's Day -- May Day -- Royal Oak Day -- Midsummer's Eve -- St. Swithin's Day -- Michaelmas Day -- All Hallow's Eve -- Guy Fawkes' Day -- Lord Mayor's Day -- St. Andrew's Day -- Christmas Eve -- Christmas Day -- Boxing Day.
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"Holidays & Happy-Days" by Hamish Hendry is a children's book written in the early 20th century that celebrates various festive occasions throughout the year. The book serves as a delightful collection of stories and traditions associated with different holidays, providing young readers with insights into cultural celebrations like New Year’s Day, Easter, Christmas, and others. It combines educational content with charming narratives, making it an engaging read. The book explores the significance and history of each holiday, pairing descriptive passages with illustrations to enchant its audience. Each chapter focuses on a specific celebration, detailing its origins, customs, and how it is observed in contemporary society. For instance, it explains the joyous traditions of Christmas Day, the merriment of Pancake Tuesday, and the origins of St. Valentine’s Day. Through a blend of storytelling and cultural education, "Holidays & Happy-Days" aims to instill a sense of wonder and appreciation for these festive occasions in children, encouraging them to embrace the joy and importance of holiday traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Holidays -- Great Britain -- Juvenile literature
Fasts and feasts -- Great Britain -- Juvenile literature
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