Download or read book Hanukkah The Festival of Lights written by Bonnie Bader and published by Golden Books. This book was released on 2023-09-05 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Little Golden Book edition of the story of Hanukkah--a great holiday read-aloud for the whole family! It's Hanukkah time! Preschoolers will learn all about how people celebrate Hanukkah--from eating latkes, spinning dreidels, and lighting the menorah. And they'll also learn why they celebrate--from the destruction of the Temple, the bravery of the Maccabees, and the miracle of that little bit of oil that lasted for eight nights. Filled with colorful illustrations and simple, yet informative text, this Little Golden Book is perfect for reading again and again. Share it with your family this Hanukkah!
Download or read book The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival written by Ellen S. Farrar and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chicago's North Michigan Avenue, known as The Magnificent MileAA(R), has a long and rich tradition of celebrating the holiday season in grand style. Today the illumination of this world-famous avenue with more than one million white lights is considered by many the official start of the holiday season. The Magnificent Mile Lights FestivalAA(R) draws some one million visitors each November. Millions more watch the televised broadcast. The development of North Michigan Avenue, known in its humble early days as Pine Street, and the creation of its holiday and tree-lighting traditions are largely attributed to a dedicated group of entrepreneurs and business leaders, known as the Greater North Michigan Avenue Association. Over the years, this line of visionary Chicagoans recognized the avenue's potential and committed to making North Michigan Avenue a world-class street with world-class holiday traditions. The North Michigan Avenue district now features 56 hotels, 275 restaurants, 460 retail locations, and numerous educational, cultural, and health care institutions--and more than 18 million visitors annually. It is one of the great avenues of the world, offering one of the most iconic holiday images when it is aglow.
Download or read book Here Comes Diwali written by Meenal Pandya and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideas for celebrating the Hindu festival of lights, along with historical information and food recipes.
Download or read book Diwali written by Rina Singh and published by . This book was released on 2024-08-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enlivened by personal stories, Diwali illuminates and celebrates how Hindu, Sikh and Jain traditions are kept alive in the modern world in this work of nonfiction for middle readers.
Download or read book Lighting a Lamp written by Jonny Zucker and published by White Lion Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A simple introduction to the Hindu festival of Divali. Follow a family as they make rangoli patterns, light divas and watch a brilliant fireworks display to celebrate their amazing festival of light. This pre-school series introduces young children to world religions and focuses on the way the festival is celebrated today. There is detailed historical and cultural information at the end for parents and teachers.
Download or read book Festival of Lights written by and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the origin and significance of the Festival of Lights. Includes a holiday game, song, and instructions for the traditional candle-lighting ceremony.
Download or read book Diwali written by June Preszler and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2007 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the history and meaning of Diwali and how the holiday is celebrated today.
Download or read book Thursday Night Lights written by Michael Hurd and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2019-02-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Telling an inspiring, largely unknown story, Thursday Night Lights recounts how African American high school football programs produced championship teams and outstanding players during the Jim Crow era.
Download or read book Binny s Diwali written by Thrity Umrigar and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Binny woke up happy but nervous. It was her day to share about Diwali, the Festival of Lights! Binny is excited to talk to her class about her favorite holiday. But she struggles to find the words.Taking a deep breath, she tells her classmates about the fireworks that burst like stars in the night sky, leaving streaks of gold and red and green. She shares with them delicious pedas and jalebis. And she shows them clay lamps, called diyas, which look so pretty all the children ooh and aah.Featuring a heartwarming story by Thrity Umrigar, enchanting illustrations by Nidhi Chanani, and detailed information about the Hindu festival of lights, Binny's Diwali is a holiday treat.
Download or read book The Story of Hanukkah written by David A. Adler and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hanukkah is a wonderful time filled with games, food, family, and fun. It's also the celebration of an ancient miracle, and retelling and remembering the story of that miracle is an essential part of the holiday, for young and old. The story of the courageous Maccabees is retold in simple yet dramatic text, accompanied by vibrant paintings of the battle, the Temple of Jersualem, and the oil which miraculously burned for eight long nights. A traditional recipe for latkes is included, as are directions for the dreidel game, for readers who want to continue the festivities at home.
Download or read book The Diwali Gift written by Shweta Chopra and published by . This book was released on 2015-03-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1 2 3 Whatever Could It Be? Join the 3 Curious Monkeys Suno, Dekho and Jaano as they discover the most auspicious, wonderful Diwali Gift! When a mysterious package arrives just in time for Diwali, the three friends can hardly contain their excitement! Sparklers? Bangles? Diyas? Whatever could it be? Discover the most special gift of all in this tale of tradition, curiosity, and fun!
Download or read book Diwali Lights written by Rina Singh and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dazzling board book that introduces little ones to the Indian festival of Diwali through a selection of brilliant sights and sounds.
Download or read book The Seven Lights written by Josy Eisenberg and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rabbi Eisenberg writes, 'This book is the outcome of a dual encounter. Obviously, much has been written about the meaning of the Jewish holidays but, in my opinion, no one has probed them with as much depth and originality as Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Lyady (1745-1813), one of the prime figures of Hasidism and the founder of the HaBaD movement. This remarkable rabbi, who was a scholar, kabbalist, and spiritual leader, has countless readers and followers today. My encounter with the works of the Alter Rebbe was a dazzling experience, and the hours spent studying his commentaries remain among the most rewarding ones of my life.'
Download or read book Twas the Night Before Diwali written by Zenia Wadhwani and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-30 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the eve of Diwali, the jalebis, chum chums and gulab jamuns are piled high! But who is the surprise guest that shows up? And where, oh where, are the mithai? Enjoy this South Asian rendition of a familiar holiday poem and the introduction of a new character to the much celebrated festival of lights, Diwali.
Download or read book festival of lights written by Soumina Chakraborty and published by Wordsgenix Publication. This book was released on 2024-02-19 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about Diwali, all my Writers. Have written about Diwali in their own. thoughts, this book explains the beginning. Of a beautiful Diwali, During Diwali, people wear their finest clothes, illuminate the interior and exterior of their homes with saaki (earthen lamp), diyas and rangoli, perform worship ceremonies of Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and wealth, light fireworks, and partake in family feasts, where mithai (sweets) and gifts are shared.
Download or read book Chanukah Lights written by Michael J. Rosen and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2011-09-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate Chanukah gift—a glorious celebration of the true spirit of the holiday from a pop-up master and an acclaimed poet. Open this beautiful gift book and follow the Festival of Lights through place and time—from Herod’s temple to a shtetl in Russia; from a refugee ship bound for the New World to an Israeli kibbutz. Inspired by Michael J. Rosen’s reverent poem, Robert Sabuda’s striking pop-ups depict each night’s menorah in a different scene, using such imagery as desert tents, olive trees, and a final panorama of skyscrapers. Sure to be a treasured family heirloom, this stunning collaboration showcases the spirit and resilience of a people in search of home.
Download or read book Celebrations Of Light written by Nancy Luenn and published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1998-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long ago, people found a way to light the darkness. They built fires to keep warm and cook their food. They lit torches to drive away danger. To help them see at night, they learned to make candles and lanterns. Light was so important in their lives that they came to use it in worship and in celebrations. From a Brazilian New Year's celebration to the African-American holiday of Kwanzaa, Celebrations of Light circles the year and the globe. The text and paintings highlight twelve festivals, showing the diverse ways in which people around the world use light as a major part of their celebrations. In each of these holidays, light plays a significant role, marking and brightening special days.
