Erkunden Sie das reiche Geflecht von Traditionen und Feierlichkeiten, die Kulturen auf allen Kontinenten definieren. Diese Serie führt Sie durch faszinierende Feste, von alten Ritualen bis hin zu modernen Jubiläen. Entdecken Sie ihre historischen Wurzeln, ihre Symbolik und die Art und Weise, wie sie Gemeinschaften zusammenbringen. Es ist eine fesselnde Lektüre für jeden, der sich für menschliche Bräuche und gemeinsame Momente der Freude interessiert.
Every year families gather to ensure luck in the coming year and celebrate the approach of spring by sharing in the traditions of Chinese New Year. This book introduces readers to the sights, sounds, foods, and gifts of this special holiday and discusses the importance of Chinese New Year.
Harvest Festival is celebrated in the autumn and children learn about early harvest festivals and how we celebrate today.
Fasting, praying, and charitable acts mark the Islamic holiday of Ramadan, which ends with the festival of Id-ul-Fitr when the fast is broken. Readers of this book will learn the history and meaning of these holidays as well as the activities that take place.
From Judah Maccabee to lighting the menorah to eating potato latkes, this book introduces readers to the stories and traditions of Hanukkah and explains what it means to celebrate this festival of lights.
Every year families gather to celebrate Easter with both religious and secular activities. From attending church to hunting for colorfully decorated eggs, readers will learn about the importance of Easter and the many ways people honor this day.
Every year families gather to celebrate Christmas with both religious and secular activities. From attending church and helping charitable causes to decorating the tree and exchanging gifts, readers will learn about the importance of Christmas.