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    Halloween and Day of the Dead Traditions around the World
    Halloween and Day of the Dead Traditions around the World
    Halloween and Day of the Dead Traditions around the World
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    Halloween and Day of the Dead Traditions around the World

    By Joan Axelrod-Contrada and Elisa Chavarri

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    Explores Halloween and Day of the Dead traditions from around the world, including All Saint's and All Soul's Days, the Day of the Dead, and other celebrations for the dead. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author and illustrator.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Child's World
    Release dateAug 1, 2021
    ISBN9781503851061
    Halloween and Day of the Dead Traditions around the World

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