Author : Robin Redmon Dreyer
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 14,88 MB
Release : 2016-08-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 152462120X
Christmas is now a worldwide holiday! However, each country creates its own traditions and celebrates the birth of Christ in unique ways. This makes for an endlessly creative and diverse manifestations of this one holiday; here is just a few of the 195 nations traditions.
Author : James Chambers
Publisher : Infobase Holdings, Inc
Page : 4510 pages
File Size : 47,54 MB
Release : 2018-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0780816587
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.
Author : Monika Utnik
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 21,94 MB
Release : 2021-09-14
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0735844437
Why do we decorate Christmas trees? Do all children receive gifts on the same day? Come find out as Monika Utnik-Strugala captures the smells, tastes, and unforgettable traditions about the most popular, exciting, contemplative, and unique Christmas customs and legends from around the world. Find out why celebrate Christmas on December 25th, who invented the first glass ornament, why people build nativity scenes, and more! A truly international collection of legends and traditions are included in the volume such as - Glögg, Kutia, Lutefisk, Jansson's Temptation, Julskinka, Bûche de Noël, Hallaca, Kourabiedes, Christmas Pudding, Panettone, Christmas carols, talking animals, and The Nutcracker!
Author : Herbert Henry Wernecke
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 49,56 MB
Release : 1959-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780664242589
Examines the origin and development of present-day Christmas practices and describes the religious and festive Christmas holiday customs of sixty-six countries
Author : Yvonne Jeffery
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 759 pages
File Size : 40,35 MB
Release : 2008-09-17
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1605507830
This holiday collection is a treasury of Christmas traditions, stories, songs, and recipes that promises to bring readers young and old together to celebrate the spirit of the season. Everyone will enjoy this delightful guide to all things Christmas, featuring: the perennial classic Christmas stories, poems, and carols; recipes for family gatherings, parties, and holiday gifts from the kitchen; ideas for thoughtful and creative handmade gifts; decorating ideas for any room; and holiday customs and traditions from around the world. As a gift or a book to be treasured, this book will help readers create new traditions that can be shared year after year.
Author : Robina Beckles Willson
Publisher :
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 18,61 MB
Release : 1983
Category : Christmas
ISBN :
Presents Christmas traditions, legends, carols, and recipes from many countries around the world.
Author : Beth Dvergsten Stevens
Publisher : Teacher Created Resources
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 26,57 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781557344854
Background information and activities from over 20 countries.
Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Gallopade International
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 34,52 MB
Release : 2003-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780635021540
Features stories, puzzles, and trivia that address how cultures around the world celebrate Christmas.
Author : Mary D. Lankford
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 12,68 MB
Release : 1998-10-19
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0688163238
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.
Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Gallopade International
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 11,19 MB
Release : 2003-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780635021724
Includes holiday cards, Christmas trees, shopping, decorations, and holiday songs and more.
