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Tu BiShvat

Tu Bishvat is a special day that is celebrated by Jewish people. It is also known as the "New Year for Trees."

Have you ever thought about how important trees are? Trees help us breathe by producing oxygen, purify the air we breathe, provide shelter for animals and humans, and help us grow food. On Tu Bishvat, Jewish people celebrate and appreciate the importance of trees.

On this day, people might plant trees or eat fruits from trees. Some people even have a special meal where they eat different kinds of fruits and nuts that come from trees.

Tu Bishvat is also a time to think about how we can take care of the earth and the environment around us. We can make sure we recycle, conserve water and energy, and take steps to help protect trees and other plants so that they can continue to help us and the rest of the world.