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| christmas traditions around the world: Christmas Is Coming Monika Utnik, 2021-09-14 Snuggle up next to the Christmas tree and enjoy this international collection of Christmas traditions from around the world–the perfect book for long wintery evenings! Why do we decorate Christmas trees? Do all children receive gifts on the same day? Come find out as Monika Utnik 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! With the atmospheric illustrations by Ewa Poklewska-Koziello, this is an ideal companion for the Christmas season. |
| christmas traditions around the world: Christmas Around the World Mary D. Lankford, 1998-10-19 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. |
| christmas traditions around the world: Christmas Around the World Coloring Book Joan O'Brien, Coloring Books, Christmas, 2003-06-23 Learn how Christmas is celebrated around the world by coloring 30 pictures of young carolers in Great Britain, Mexican children playing under a piñata, a Swedish girl wearing a traditional crown of candles, Greek children parading with drums and triangles, an Australian family picnicking on a beach, and more. |
| christmas traditions around the world: The Atlas of Christmas Alex Palmer, 2020-10-06 Discover the fascinating (and sometimes downright odd!) ways that people and nations celebrate the holiday season and share this festive compendium's unique traditions together with family and friends. Do you know that in Guatemala there's a Burn the Devil tradition to kick off the Christmas season, where revelers gather to set fire to devil-piñatas? In Sweden, a popular figure in Christmas traditions is the Yule Goat, a rowdy, menacing character who demands gifts. And in Japan, a big bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken has become the classic Christmas Day feast. These and many other global Christmas traditions are featured here in this delightful book. From decorations and activities to feasts and special treats, there's a wide range of both lovely and unusual traditions from around the globe. |
| christmas traditions around the world: Christmas Traditions Around the World Ann Ingalls, 2021-08 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. |
| christmas traditions around the world: Celebrate Christmas Around the World Beth Dvergsten Stevens, 1994 Background information and activities from over 20 countries. |
| christmas traditions around the world: Christmas in Denmark , 1986 Describes in text and illustrations how Christmas is celebrated in Britain. Also includes stories, songs, recipes, and craft projects. |
| christmas traditions around the world: Christmas in Italy , 1996 Describes the celebration of Christmas in Italy and includes stories, songs, recipes, and craft projects. |
| christmas traditions around the world: Christmas Traditions Around the World Carole Marsh, 2003-08-01 Features stories, puzzles, and trivia that address how cultures around the world celebrate Christmas. |
| christmas traditions around the world: Christmas in Spain World Book, Inc, 1996 Each 80-page Christmas Around the World Book includes full narratives explaining the customs of the region covered, photography and illustrations, spe cial sections of native songs, recipes, and fun-to-do crafts. |
| christmas traditions around the world: Encyclopaedia Britannica Hugh Chisholm, 1910 This eleventh edition was developed during the encyclopaedia's transition from a British to an American publication. Some of its articles were written by the best-known scholars of the time and it is considered to be a landmark encyclopaedia for scholarship and literary style. |
| christmas traditions around the world: Celebrations Around the World Katy Halford, 2019-08-27 Explore different celebrations from across the globe through fun and beautiful illustrations. Embark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important festivals, celebrations, and holidays enjoyed by people around the world. Stunning original illustrations and fascinating facts will inspire and inform children about cultures and religions from a huge range of countries and continents. Witness a camel marathon in a celebration of the Sahara Desert, and munch on Mid-Autumn mooncakes in China. Discover why skeletons dance at the Day of the Dead in Mexico, and how the world's biggest tomato fight, La Tomatina in Spain, gets cleaned up! Children will love poring over artist Katy Halford's beautiful illustrations, which showcase every celebration in absorbing detail. Engaging factual writing introduce young readers to the most interesting aspects of each celebration, from the costumes worn to the food eaten, and encourage an understanding of other cultures and religions. It's time to celebrate! |
| christmas traditions around the world: Christmas Around the World Pavla Hanackova, Karolina Medkova, 2021-10-12 |
| christmas traditions around the world: Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas Ace Collins, 2003 Examines the stories behind the customs and traditions of Christmas including Advent wreaths, holly, Nativity scenes, Yule logs, caroling, and Santa Claus |
| christmas traditions around the world: A Christmas Train Across Canada , 2014-09 A trip across Canada at Christmas time by train, including information on Canadian Christmas customs; provides in-depth information on Winter and Christmas events in Vancouver, the Canadian Rockies and Banff, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, and Cape Breton. Also includes crafts, recipes, and carols-- |
| christmas traditions around the world: Christmas in Britain World Book Encyclopedia, inc, 1996 Each 80-page Christmas Around the World Book includes full narratives explaining the customs of the region covered, photography and illustrations, spe cial sections of native songs, recipes, and fun-to-do crafts. |
| christmas traditions around the world: A World of Cookies for Santa M.E. Furman, 2017-10-17 This beautifully illustrated book explores the traditional treats that children across the globe leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve—includes recipes! A World of Cookies for Santa takes readers on a journey to discover holiday traditions and beloved Christmas cookies from cultures around the world. Head to the Philippines, where children leave out puto seko cookies and ginger tea for Santa; jet to Russia for a honey-spice cookie; then set out for Malawi for a sweet potato cookie! And the journey continues in your own home kitchen, as author M. E. Furman provides recipes for children to bake some of Santa’s cookies for themselves. Winner of the American Book Fest Best Book Award and the Moonbeam Book Award! |
| christmas traditions around the world: Children Around the World Celebrate Christmas! Susan Titus Osborne, Christine Harder Tangvald, 1996-07 Celebrate the birth of Christ with children from around the world! Learn about the customs and festivals that honor Christ's birth in the lands where they live. |
| christmas traditions around the world: Christmas Around the World Anna Claybourne, 2014-11-01 Christmas customs, festive food, present-giving, songs and traditional stories from around the world with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading alone. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Irresistible for children learning to read' - Child Education Plus |
| christmas traditions around the world: Yuletide Chronicles: Celebrating Christmas Traditions Around the World Lawrence Padilla, This captivating book offers a unique and insightful look at the history of Christmas from a global perspective, showcasing how the holiday is celebrated in different cultures and countries. Readers will explore the origins of Christmas traditions, from the early pagan festivals to the modern-day customs that have become synonymous with the holiday season. Delve into the rich history and cultural significance of Christmas as you travel across continents and through centuries. Learn about the ancient customs that have shaped the way we celebrate Christmas today, from the winter solstice festivities of the Romans to the incorporation of Christian traditions in the Middle Ages. Discover how Christmas has evolved over time, adapting to different beliefs and practices while still remaining a time of joy, togetherness, and giving. Through beautiful illustrations and engaging storytelling, Yuletide Chroniclesbrings to life the diversity of Christmas traditions around the world. From the lighting of the Hanukkah menorah in Jewish households to the feasting of the Kūčios in Lithuania, each culture adds its own unique flavor to the holiday season. Explore the ways in which Christmas is celebrated in countries such as Germany, Mexico, Japan, and more, highlighting the common themes of love, generosity, and the spirit of giving that unite us all. This comprehensive guide is perfect for anyone interested in the history and cultural significance of Christmas, whether you're a seasoned holiday enthusiast or just curious about how different cultures celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Yuletide Chroniclesis a celebration of the diverse and beautiful traditions that make Christmas a truly global event, showcasing the universal message of peace, joy, and goodwill towards all. |
| christmas traditions around the world: New Year Traditions Around the World Ann Malaspina, 2021-08 Explores global traditions surrounding the arrival of a new year, including food, parties, finding good luck, and making resolutions. 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. |
| christmas traditions around the world: Always Together at Christmas Sara Sargent, 2020-11-03 Help children discover the joy of Christmas 2020 with this timely picture book that affirms the special magic of the holidays even if we're physically separated from our loved ones! Christmas will always mean love. Even if love looks a little different this year. As families and communities come together--and stay apart--in creative ways this holiday season, bring comfort and joy to children with this story about a Christmas like no other. Always Together at Christmas highlights different family traditions and the ways they're changing in 2020: from Santa's elves practicing social distancing to opening presents via Zoom on Christmas morning. And it even includes ideas for new quarantine-appropriate Christmas traditions! The sweet and cozy illustrations add classic touches, making this book the perfect gift to share with family and friends from across the miles. |
| christmas traditions around the world: Waiting for Christmas Kathleen Long Bostrom, 2010-01-05 Little children throughout the world wait impatiently for Christmas to arrive. As parents know, it can seem as if the days just crawl by. Now your family can learn and put to use Advent traditions from the country of Germany during the Christmas season. No doubt mothers have long been inventing ways to keep young children occupied during the Advent season—like Gerhard Lang’s mother, who in the mid-1800s helped her young son count the days on a calendar of cookies. In 1908, the grownup Gerhard, a printer, created the first commercial Advent calendar, twenty-four tiny pictures in the form of a calendar, from his fond memories. Waiting for Christmas tells the story of the young Gerhard—a story children everywhere will recognize as their own—and teaches us that we must wait patiently as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus. |
| christmas traditions around the world: Let's Celebrate! Kate DePalma, 2019-11-01 Lyrical, sensory nonfiction text and vibrant illustrations invite readers to experience a child’s-eye view of 13 holidays around the world, such as the Spring Festival in China, Inti Raymi in Peru, Eid al-Fitr in Egypt, Día de Muertos in Mexico and the New Yam Festival in Nigeria. Includes pronunciation guides, a global festival calendar and educational notes about why we celebrate. |
| christmas traditions around the world: Lights of Winter Heather Conrad, 2013-12-15 Describes the festivals and holidays celebrated in the winter season in different countries of the world. |
| christmas traditions around the world: Wishing Traditions Around the World M. J. Cosson, 2013 Examines several of the ways in which wishes are made in various parts of the world, including blowing dandelion fluff, tossing coins in water, and tying pieces of cloth to trees. |
| christmas traditions around the world: Let's Celebrate Christmas Peter Roop, Connie Roop, 1997 Presents some basic facts about Christmas, along with jokes and riddles, Christmas crafts, and brief explanations of Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. |
| christmas traditions around the world: The Cobweb Christmas Shirley Climo, 1986-09-25 ‘After years of waiting for something magical to happen on Christmas Eve, a kindly old woman finally gets her wish. Never did she imagine, however, that it would be brought about by some shy but curious spiders.’ —Learning. ‘A sweet fairy tale [illustrated] with lovely scenes of a Yuletide long ago, in a snowy German woods.’ —Publishers Weekly. |
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| christmas traditions around the world: Tooth Traditions Around the World Ann Malaspina, 2021-08 Explores global traditions surrounding the loss of first teeth, including the tooth fairy, the tooth mouse, and beliefs to make teeth strong. 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. |
| christmas traditions around the world: The Book of Christmas Christopher Winn, 2018-10 What is the significance of mistletoe at Christmas? Why do we eat Brussels sprouts for Christmas dinner? When did turkeys become the plat du jour? Just who is, or was, Santa Claus? In The Book of Christmas, best-selling author and acclaimed historian, Christopher Winn, casts a witty and revealing eye on the stories, myths and legends of the most celebrated festival of the year: Christmas. In this lovingly written collection of festive myths, legends and (quite often) bizarre traditions, discover the fascinating stories behind some of our most cherished Christmas rituals and customs. Along with the stories behind many of the more mainstream customs, Christopher Winn unearths some of the more unusual traditions from around the world; from the burning of the 13-foot Yule Goat of Sweden to Japan's predilection for a Kentucky Fried Chicken Christmas dinner; the Peter Pan swim in London to the hiding of broomsticks in Norway, discover the fascinating truth (and oddities) behind this very special religious holiday. Beautifully produced and charmingly illustrated, The Book of Christmas is a treasure trove of all things Christmas to delight the whole family. |
| christmas traditions around the world: Christmas Traditions, Legends, Recipes from Around the World Robin Redmon Dreyer, 2016-08-08 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. |
| christmas traditions around the world: Christmas Traditions E & R Publications, 1991 |
| christmas traditions around the world: Festive Traditions: Celebrating Holidays Around the Globe Jeanie Esparza, Delve into the rich and diverse cultural heritage of holidays around the world with Festive Traditions. From ancient customs to modern celebrations, this book takes you on a journey through traditional games and activities that are synonymous with each holiday. Discover the unique ways in which different cultures come together to commemorate special occasions, from colorful festivals to joyful gatherings. Explore the spirited festivities of Chinese New Year with dragon dances and lantern festivals, or engage in the lively games played during Dia de los Muertos in Mexico. Uncover the origins of popular holiday pastimes such as Easter egg hunts and Mardi Gras parades, and learn about lesser-known traditions like Kwanzaa candle lighting and Diwali rangoli designs. With beautiful illustrations and detailed descriptions, Festive Traditionsoffers a glimpse into the heartwarming rituals that bring communities together and create lasting memories. Whether it's playing traditional board games during Ramadan or singing carols during Christmas, this book celebrates the joy and unity found in festive customs around the globe. Discover how holidays like Hanukkah, Holi, and Carnival are observed across different countries and continents, and learn about the games and activities that have been passed down through generations. Gain a deeper appreciation for the cultural significance of these celebrations and the ways in which they reflect the values and beliefs of each society. With its comprehensive coverage of holidays from various cultures, Festive Traditionsis a perfect resource for anyone interested in learning about global traditions and customs. Share in the merriment and camaraderie that come with observing holidays, and be inspired to create your own festive traditions that celebrate diversity and unity. |
| christmas traditions around the world: Weird Christmas Traditions Michael Brown, 2023-11-12 Did you know that in Norway, people hide their brooms on Christmas Eve to prevent them from being stolen by witches and evil spirits?Or that in Caracas, Venezuela, it's customary to roller-skate to Christmas Mass? This collection of unusual traditions will take you on a whimsical journey through the most peculiar aspects of the holiday season across the globe. Dive into the most bizarre and delightful corners of global Christmas celebrations with Weird Christmas Traditions: 475 Festive Oddities from Around the World. This book is a sleigh ride through the quirkiest holiday customs you've never heard of. From the fiery Krampus Run of Austria to Japan's curious Christmas dinner, you'll be amazed at how diverse and unexpected yuletide festivities can be. Perfect for the holiday enthusiast and the culturally curious alike, Weird Christmas Traditions offers stories, illustrations, and insights that are as informative as they are entertaining. Each tradition is given life with vivid descriptions, presenting a tapestry of festive customs that challenge the mundane. Whether you're looking for a stocking stuffer, a conversation starter, or just want to explore Christmas from a fresh perspective, this book is the perfect pick. So, cozy up with a cup of hot cocoa and prepare to be whisked away on an international adventure that promises to redefine the way you think about Christmas. |
| christmas traditions around the world: Unusual Christmas Traditions: Check Out Unusual Christmas Traditions Across the World Lamb ZACHARY, 2021-12-03 We have so many Christmas traditions in the United States: trimming your Christmas tree, baking holiday cookies, and opening Christmas presents, to name a few. But how is Christmas celebrated around the world? Some yuletide rituals remain the same no matter where you live, like singing carols, decorating a Christmas tree, making advent calendars, and feasting on a lot of Christmas ham, but we think some Christmas traditions around the world may surprise you. You may even want to start some of these traditions into your own home. And others, you might want to skip! How about waking to find rotten potatoes left in your shoes by a mischievous Father Christmas? Or Kentucky Fried Chicken for your Christmas dinner? Believe it or not, those are actual Christmas traditions around the world. From Christmas by the beach with fresh seafood in New Zealand, to hot porridge that keeps families warm during the cold Finland winter, you'll discover just how different these global holiday traditions are. What's more, we think you'll wow your family during your Christmas party with all of the following interesting Christmas trivia. |
| christmas traditions around the world: Most Fascinating and Unusual Christmas Traditions Around the World Olesia Naumchyk, 2024-09-25 Christmas, a holiday celebrated in many parts of the world, comes with an astonishing variety of traditions. From the haunting figure of Krampus in Austria to the playful Yule Lads in Iceland, each culture has unique ways of marking this special time of year. Some customs are centuries old, steeped in folklore and ancient rituals, while others have evolved more recently but are no less fascinating. In this book, we embark on a journey to explore 73 of the most unusual, interesting, and heartwarming Christmas traditions from across the globe. |
| christmas traditions around the world: Exploring Christmas Traditions Around the World Chimezie Igwe, 2023-10-27 Discover the Magic of Global Christmas Traditions! Explore Cross-Cultural Celebrations, Traditional Recipes, Holiday Glossary, and Recommended Travel Destinations. Uncover the Diverse and Universal Themes that Unite the World in Joy and Unity. Celebrate Christmas in Every Corner of the Globe! |
| christmas traditions around the world: A to Z Christmas Traditions Around the World Valeria Banks, 2020-11-27 Let's color the pictures and learn about Christmas traditions around the world. |
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