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Pride Month is about celebrating the lives and activism of LGBTQ+ people around the world. It started as a way of remembering the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City. During Pride Month, communities have festivals, parades, and marches. Some organize events in places where LGBTQ+ people face discrimination to help fight for equal rights. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
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"Vibrant photos transport readers around the world as they explore special celebrations observed by people from various faiths and cultures. To ensure a clear understanding of the holidays, the authors provide detailed histories leading up to the observance, including the stories of Passover and Siddhartha, and others. The books vividly describe how these holidays are celebrated in diverse locations, highlighting the variations in observance. Students will discover that even holidays they observe can take on a different appearance in another country. Readers will then delve into the numerous traditions associated with each holiday. The back matter includes a glossary, additional resources, and an index. VERDICT Eye-catching, informative, and celebratory. Recommended."
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