user: Why do Jewish holidays begin at sunset the night before?

assistant: In many modern cultures and calendars, days begin in the morning and end at night.  But what if the opposite were true?   In the opening lines of the Creation story in the book of Genesis, the foundational story for all Abrahamic cultures, we learn that all the world was darkness and void.  (Darkness came first.) And then God said "Let there be light."  (Light came second.)  "And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day." 

This last sentence is critical. The first day consists of evening followed by morning. The Jewish calendar abides by this tradition.  Its days are not morning to morning. Its days are night to night (as marked by sundown).  

As an example, the Jewish sabbath (Shabbat) is on the 7th day of the week. Shabbat = Shevat in Hebrew, which literally translates to the number seven.  The seventh day of the  week is is Saturday. However, Shabbat doesn't span Saturday morning to Sunday morning. It spans Friday night to Saturday night.  Many observant Jews will welcome the Shabbat with a family meal, candles, and prayer on Friday nights.

user: What factors are identified as contributing to growth and development in early childhood?

assistant: Many factors are identified as contributing to growth and development in early childhood, such as nutrition, parents’ behaviors, parenting, social and cultural practices, and environment.  Nutrition is important for young children because a child's body needs the right amount of nutrients to build and repair itself. A balanced diet is rich in vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates, and facts to support young children's brain and body development. Child abuse and neglect have long-term consequences. It can negatively affect a child's brain and cause psychological problems. Exposure to violence can harm a child's emotional, psychological, and even physical development. As a child care provider, I want to share this knowledge with parents through different means such as newsletters, posters, and flyers, and by sharing with them some of the recognized online resources.

user: provide the list of the List of American foods that is related to breeds

assistant: <think>
American foods
Breads
Main article: List of American breads
Banana bread
Cornbread
Cuban bread
Frybread
Texas toast
Cheese
Main article: List of American cheeses

Gouda and Swiss are common cheeses in America.
American cheese (technically a processed cheese)
Cheddar cheese
Colby (as well as the blend Colby-Jack)
Cream cheese
Monterey Jack (and used in pepper jack cheese)
Velveeta (brand name of a common processed cheese)
Desserts
Main article: List of American desserts
Banana pudding
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate chip cookies
Fudge
Jell-O
Key lime pie
Peanut butter cookie
Pecan pie
Pumpkin pie
Red velvet cake
S'more
Sundae
Ice cream
Rice dishes

Gumbo is a dish that originated in southern Louisiana during the 18th century.
Calas
Charleston red rice
Chicken bog
Dirty rice
Glorified rice
Gumbo
Hawaiian haystack
Hoppin' John
Jambalaya
Rice and gravy
Red beans and rice
Shrimp creole
Spanish rice
Sandwiches
Main article: List of American sandwiches
BLT
Cheesesteak
Club sandwich
Fluffernutter
Italian beef
Pastrami on rye
Peanut butter and jelly sandwich
Reuben sandwich
Sloppy joe
Sausages

Hot dogs with various toppings
Bologna sausage
Breakfast sausage
Chaudin
Goetta
Half-smoke
Hot link (sausage)
Italian hot dog
Lebanon bologna
Maxwell Street Polish
Polish Boy
Chorizo
Miscellaneous
Buffalo Wings
Roasted turkey
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Banana bread
Cornbread
Cuban bread
Frybread
Texas toast
Cheese