{"product_id":"history-of-american-holidays-jeffrey-bensch-9781735967301","title":"History of American Holidays: A Thought-Provoking Glimpse into America","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book reveals the overall connection between American holidays, history, culture, and patriotism. \u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e illustrated chapters present an interesting home-spun account of the holiday's unique history and its ties to America's social and cultural fabric. \u003cem\u003eHistory of American Holidays\u003c\/em\u003e brings Americans together with inspirational and thought-provoking stories. \u003cem\u003eHolidays\u003c\/em\u003e presents an approachable short read that leaves the reader with an \"I didn't know that\" moment as well as a sense of patriotic gratitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid you know....?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMartin Luther King was a child genius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemorial Day grew from similar and independent small gatherings of healing after the Civil War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabor Day celebrates successful and often violent protests in the 1800s to attain the 8-hour workday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristmas was outlawed in Boston from 1659 to 1681. Fortunately, the birth of Jesus Christ and Santa Claus have prevailed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for the plane ride or bedside reading, \u003cem\u003eHolidays\u003c\/em\u003e has a gift book quality that is suitable for those interested in American culture as well as history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jeffrey Bensch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1735967300\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781735967301\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jeffrey Bensch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/30\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 134\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.79lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.50d","brand":"Jeffrey Bensch","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43986601246975,"sku":"9781735967301","price":54.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8d4939dd-28e2-4759-8da8-a3113054b963.jpg?v=1683284320","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/history-of-american-holidays-jeffrey-bensch-9781735967301","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}