Download or read book Holidays Around the World written by Pearline Jaikumar and published by . This book was released on 2017-12 with total page 1524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes more than 3,500 holidays and festivals celebrated around the world. Features both secular and religious events from many different cultures, countries, and ethnic groups. Includes contact information for events; multiple appendices with background information on world holidays; extensive bibliography; multiple indexes.
Download or read book Here Is the World A Year of Jewish Holidays written by Lesléa Newman and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate the Jewish holidays all year round in this acclaimed picture book! Here is the world, ever changing and new, Spinning with joy at the wonder of you! Here Is the World is a joyous celebration of the Jewish holidays throughout the year for young children. Beginning with the weekly observance of Shabbat, readers join a family through the holidays and the corresponding seasons. From sounding the shofar on Rosh Hashanah to lighting the menorah for Chanukah to rattling a grogger for Purim, and on through the Jewish year, the joy and significance of each holiday beautifully come to life. Back matter includes a description of each holiday and easy crafts and recipes for every season!
Download or read book Holidays Around the World written by Joan O'Brien and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2006-12-15 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Mexico, march along the Champs-Élysées on Bastille Day, and visit Israel during Hanukkah as you circle the globe to observe 30 festivities.
Download or read book Celebrate Chinese New Year written by Carolyn Otto and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simple text and color images present various aspects of the Chinese New Year celebration, including red decorations, the exchange of poems, Festival of Lanterns, Dragon Dance, fireworks, parades, feasts, and the remembrance of ancestors.
Download or read book Holidays Around the World 6th Ed written by James Chambers and published by Infobase Holdings, Inc. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 4510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive reference guide that covers over 3,500 observances. Features both secular and religious events from many different cultures, countries, and ethnic groups. Includes contact information for events; multiple appendices with background information on world holidays; extensive bibliography; multiple indexes.
Download or read book World Holidays written by Therese M. Shea and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2008-07-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Treat your globally-minded readers to al guide to celebrations and holidays around the world, including religious, civic, and cultural practices.
Download or read book Celebrate Diwali written by Deborah Heiligman and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes a look at the Indian celebration of Divali(Diwali).
Download or read book Holidays Around the World written by Jeff Sferazza and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2018-07-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do they celebrate Christmas in Thailand, or New Year's Eve in Iceland? What is Passover like in Israel? It's time to celebrate the holidays with people around the world. Readers are sure to be fascinated by the diverse ways people gather for and celebrate the holidays. Important vocabulary and cultural concepts are stressed in accessible text that's enjoyable for even the most reluctant readers. Striking, full-color photographs on each spread bring the diversity of our world's cultures into splendidly detailed focus.
Download or read book Holidays Around World Listed written by and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Celebrate Kwanzaa written by Carolyn Otto and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the symbols and concepts of the African-American holiday Kwanzaa.
Download or read book Holidays and Anniversaries of the World written by Beth A. Baker and published by Detroit : Gale Research. This book was released on 1999 with total page 1232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an annotated listing of the holidays, religious observances, birthdates of famous individuals, and historical events that occur on each day of the calendar year in countries around the world.
Download or read book Holidays Around the World written by Joseph Gaer and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An account of the celebrations and ceremonials of the five great religions -- Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism, Christianity, and Mohammedanism.
Download or read book Holidays of the World Cookbook for Students written by Lois Sinaiko Webb and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-04-12 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This updated and revised cookbook helps students explore the holiday customs and unique foods of more than 150 countries. The best way to learn about other ethnic groups is to experience that culture directly. Unfortunately, to travel to foreign places isn't often possible. Giving students the opportunity to learn about and enjoy ethnic customs and holidays through food is a great solution. This new edition of Holidays of the World Cookbook for Students provides detailed information about the holidays of nations around the world and presents a multitude of selected recipes that are ideal for each celebration. The recipes appear with each country entry, and the countries are arranged in alphabetical order within each region: Africa, Asia and the South Pacific, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. With recipes especially adapted for preparation by student chefs, this cookbook is especially appropriate for students in grades 9–12 who are either researching holiday customs and foods, or planning to prepare ethnic meals or dishes.
Download or read book Kids InfoBits Presents Holidays of the World written by Gale, Cengage Learning and published by Gale, Cengage Learning . This book was released on with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What day do we celebrate the signing of the United States Constitution? What holiday celebrates love and friendship? Why do people eat candy skulls and coffins on the Day of the Dead? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Kids InfoBits Presents: Holidays of the World. Holidays of the World contains authoritative, age-appropriate content covering over 45 holidays and includes information on each holiday’s history, traditions, symbols, and celebrations. The content, arranged in A-Z format, provides interesting and important facts and is geared to fit the needs of elementary school students. Kids InfoBits Presents contains content derived from Kids InfoBits, a content-rich and easy-to-use digital resource available at your local school or public library. Each eBook contains authoritative, age-appropriate content covering a broad range of popular topics—including Ancient Egypt, Astronomy, Dinosaurs, Weather, and more—and provides interesting and important facts geared to fit the needs of elementary-aged students.
Download or read book Women Centered Holidays from Around the World Children s Holiday Books written by Baby Professor and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2017-03-15 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that there are many holidays around the world that celebrate women? Let’s get to know them most popular ones by going over the pages of this wonderful picture book for children. Reading is a shared experience that builds word power. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and grab a copy today!
Download or read book Easy to Read Facts of Religious Holidays Celebrated Around the World Holiday Books for Children Children s Holiday Books written by Baby Professor and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2017-03-15 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The people of the world is divided, not only by locations, but also by religions. Different religions have different practices. In addition, different religions have various causes for celebration. In this picture book, we're going to tackle some of the most well-known religious holidays celebrated around the world. With this knowledge, your child will learn to accept and respect the other religions other people follow. Happy reading!
Download or read book The Book of Holidays Around the World written by Alice Van Straalen and published by Dutton Childrens Books. This book was released on 1986 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents chronologically an event to celebrate each day of the year, e.g. January 3, Birthday of J.R.R. Tolkien; May 12, the Cat Festival in Belgium; and October 24, United Nations Day.
