Author:
Publisher: Milliken Publishing Company
ISBN: 0787722235
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
Take a multicultural approach to the holidays by introducing the history and traditions of Christmas around the world. Included are 10 informational texts, including an overview of Christmas and nine area-specific texts. Children will discover similarities and differences between the celebrations and learn that holiday customs have origins in many different cultures and ethnic groups.
Christmas around the World: Nonfiction Articles
Author:
Publisher: Milliken Publishing Company
ISBN: 0787722235
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
Take a multicultural approach to the holidays by introducing the history and traditions of Christmas around the world. Included are 10 informational texts, including an overview of Christmas and nine area-specific texts. Children will discover similarities and differences between the celebrations and learn that holiday customs have origins in many different cultures and ethnic groups.
Publisher: Milliken Publishing Company
ISBN: 0787722235
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
Take a multicultural approach to the holidays by introducing the history and traditions of Christmas around the world. Included are 10 informational texts, including an overview of Christmas and nine area-specific texts. Children will discover similarities and differences between the celebrations and learn that holiday customs have origins in many different cultures and ethnic groups.
Christmas Around the World
Author: Matthew Naythons
Publisher: Harper San Francisco
ISBN: 9780002251181
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Commotion in London and New York ... the reverence and beauty of the Pope's mass in St. Peter's Basilica. Share the truly international meaning of the holiday spirit: sacred processions in Ethiopia, Mexico, Belgium, and, of course, Bethlehem; families from the countrysides of Quebec, Canada, and Great Britain sharing the excitement of Christmas Morning; a moment's peace with the troops in Bosnia on Christmas Eve; carolers in Ireland; and a school for Santas in Alaska.
Publisher: Harper San Francisco
ISBN: 9780002251181
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Commotion in London and New York ... the reverence and beauty of the Pope's mass in St. Peter's Basilica. Share the truly international meaning of the holiday spirit: sacred processions in Ethiopia, Mexico, Belgium, and, of course, Bethlehem; families from the countrysides of Quebec, Canada, and Great Britain sharing the excitement of Christmas Morning; a moment's peace with the troops in Bosnia on Christmas Eve; carolers in Ireland; and a school for Santas in Alaska.
Christmas around the World, 2nd Edition
Author: Emily Kelley
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 0822589346
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
In Mexico at Christmas time, children carry candles in nine nights of parades. German children listen for Kris Kringle to bring presents on Christmas Eve. Families in Australia like a picnic on the beach. And in Ethiopia, Christmas is the time to play a hockey-like game called genna. Come take a trip around the world to see how this special time of year is celebrated in eight countries. Encourage understanding of diverse cultures. Featuring full-page illustrations, these beautiful editions look at the history and customs associated with various holidays and present early readers with high-interest offerings.
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 0822589346
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
In Mexico at Christmas time, children carry candles in nine nights of parades. German children listen for Kris Kringle to bring presents on Christmas Eve. Families in Australia like a picnic on the beach. And in Ethiopia, Christmas is the time to play a hockey-like game called genna. Come take a trip around the world to see how this special time of year is celebrated in eight countries. Encourage understanding of diverse cultures. Featuring full-page illustrations, these beautiful editions look at the history and customs associated with various holidays and present early readers with high-interest offerings.
Christmas Around the World
Author: Mary D. Lankford
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0688163238
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Ethiopian fringed umbrellas; star-shaped Filipino parol lanterns;candlelit Swedish St. Lucia crowns-Mary Lankford bringstogether Christmas traditions from twelve different lands,like decorations on a splendid tree.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0688163238
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Ethiopian fringed umbrellas; star-shaped Filipino parol lanterns;candlelit Swedish St. Lucia crowns-Mary Lankford bringstogether Christmas traditions from twelve different lands,like decorations on a splendid tree.
Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Christmas
Author: Deborah Heiligman
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
ISBN: 9781426324758
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discusses the meaning of and traditions surrounding the celebration of Christmas.
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
ISBN: 9781426324758
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discusses the meaning of and traditions surrounding the celebration of Christmas.
Celebrating Christmas Around the World
Author: Herbert Henry Wernecke
Publisher: Omnigraphics
ISBN: 9780780803060
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Presents essays that describe the celebration of Christmas as reflected in customs and stories from over forty countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.
Publisher: Omnigraphics
ISBN: 9780780803060
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Presents essays that describe the celebration of Christmas as reflected in customs and stories from over forty countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.
Christmas Around the World
Author: Susan Rowsell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781525581939
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Cherish the season even more with this wonderful collection of Christmas traditions from around the world. During the month of December, as families count down the days until Christmas Eve, we can travel the world through these pages to discover the fascinating ways that nations celebrate the holiday season. Children will learn the traditions of such countries as Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Peru, Puerto Rico, Iceland, Canada, the United States, Russia, Germany, Scotland, England, Hungry, Norway, and many more. Families will uncover the history of Christmas, the story of the candy cane, the legend of the poinsettia, the symbols of Christmas, the many different gift bearers of the season, and much more. In a fun and educational way, Christmas Around the World: An Advent Book incorporates the values of the holiday season that link us around the globe. From Hanukkah and Kwanzaa to Christmas and New Year's, the season is about family togetherness, love, and goodwill to all humankind. Merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad! Joyous Noël! Fröhliche Weihnachten! Happy Hanukkah! And season's greetings to you and yours!...
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781525581939
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Cherish the season even more with this wonderful collection of Christmas traditions from around the world. During the month of December, as families count down the days until Christmas Eve, we can travel the world through these pages to discover the fascinating ways that nations celebrate the holiday season. Children will learn the traditions of such countries as Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Peru, Puerto Rico, Iceland, Canada, the United States, Russia, Germany, Scotland, England, Hungry, Norway, and many more. Families will uncover the history of Christmas, the story of the candy cane, the legend of the poinsettia, the symbols of Christmas, the many different gift bearers of the season, and much more. In a fun and educational way, Christmas Around the World: An Advent Book incorporates the values of the holiday season that link us around the globe. From Hanukkah and Kwanzaa to Christmas and New Year's, the season is about family togetherness, love, and goodwill to all humankind. Merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad! Joyous Noël! Fröhliche Weihnachten! Happy Hanukkah! And season's greetings to you and yours!...
Christmas
Author: Judith Flanders
Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
ISBN: 1250118344
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
First published: Great Britain: Picador, 2017.
Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
ISBN: 1250118344
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
First published: Great Britain: Picador, 2017.
Christmas Everywhere
Author: Rita Johnson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Christmas is a time of celebration and festivity around the world, and there are many vibrant and unique ways of celebrating the holidays. Of course, every individual family has its own holiday tradition, but many places have different customs when it comes to celebrating it. this stunning book invites readers to an exclusive inside look at the making of everyone's favorite holiday classics with secrets of what to do and what not to do on christmas day. And if you must travel for christmas to other parts of the world, know the weird ways they celebrate christmas.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Christmas is a time of celebration and festivity around the world, and there are many vibrant and unique ways of celebrating the holidays. Of course, every individual family has its own holiday tradition, but many places have different customs when it comes to celebrating it. this stunning book invites readers to an exclusive inside look at the making of everyone's favorite holiday classics with secrets of what to do and what not to do on christmas day. And if you must travel for christmas to other parts of the world, know the weird ways they celebrate christmas.
Christmas Traditions Around the World
Author: Ann Ingalls
Publisher: Child's World
ISBN: 9781503850125
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Explores Christmas traditions from around the world, including foods, gift-giving, and religious celebrations. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author and illustrator.
Publisher: Child's World
ISBN: 9781503850125
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Explores Christmas traditions from around the world, including foods, gift-giving, and religious celebrations. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author and illustrator.