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One way to understand a different culture is to learn about its holidays. A straightforward text and plenty of full-color pictures describe and illustrate Chinese New Year and how it is celebrated. Kids learn that not everyone uses the same calendar. The Chinese New Year celebration marks the season for planting and a time to sweep out the old and bring in the new. People celebrate with parades, fireworks and special foods, and kids usually receive money for good luck. The closing pages contain a short glossary, a few books and Internet sits and a word list/index.-- "Children's Literature Comprehensive Database"