The world of festivals
By: Philip Steele
Publisher: Macdonald Young Books
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Hove
Language: eng
Number of pages: 46
ISBN-13: 9780750019408
Subjects: Festivals; Juvenile literature
Description: Explores the origins of a variety of festivals and celebrations from around the world, and describes the ceremonies that take place, from torchlight processions to street dances and special meals. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
Table of contents: title: Festivals around the world; title: Family festivals; title: Passing through life; title: National days; title: Remember, remember; title: One special day; title: Change and renewal; title: Seasonal festivals; title: World gatherings; title: Celebrating the arts; title: Fun festivals; title: Jewish festivals; title: Christian festivals; title: Festivals of Islam; title: Hindu festivals; title: Sikh festivals; title: Buddhist festivals; title: Other beliefs, other ceremonies; title: Calendar of festivals.