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Did you know that the Grinch wasn't always green?

In Dr. Seuss's original book How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch was illustrated in black & white with touches of red & pink for his eyes.

It wasn't until the animated TV special in 1966, directed by Chuck Jones, that the Grinch became the iconic green character we know today.

The decision to make him green was reportedly inspired by a series of rental cars that Jones had encountered, all of which were an ugly shade of green!
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-Kabir & Sue

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​Monthly Bucket - December
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​Our Favorite Day of the Year​​
​By A.E. Ali (Illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell)
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Musa's feeling nervous about his first day of school. When he meets classmates Moisés, Mo, & Kevin, he's not sure they'll have much in common. But over the course of the year, they learn all about one another & become the best of friends.
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In this charming story of friendship, family traditions, and sharing, children will see how celebrating our differences can bring us together. Holiday celebrated: Eid-ul-Fitr, Rosh Hashanah, Christmas and Pi Day.
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​Christmas Is Coming​
By Monkia Utnik-Strugala (Illustrated by Ewa Poklewska-Koziello)​
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Captures the smells and tastes of unique Christmas customs and traditions from around the world. Find out why Christmas is celebrated on December 25th, who invented the first glass ornament, why people build nativity scenes, & more!
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​All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah​
By Emily Jenkins (Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinksy)​
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The beloved characters from Sydney Taylor's All-of-a-Kind Family return in this heartwarming picture book about family and celebrations.

🍦 Extras

​How to make kheer (rice pudding) - Sue's secret recipe includes saffron, rose water, and ...

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January 26 - Republic Day​
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March 14 - Holi​
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April 14 - Vaisakhi​
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August 15 - Independence Day​
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August 9 - Raksha Bandhan ​
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