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Mexico

author: Berg, Elizabeth
Describes how the culture of Mexico is reflected in its festivals and explains the traditions, foods, and activities found at the country's most popular festivals.
394.2
year: 2011
copies: 22
call number/section: 394.2
lexile: 760
subjects: festivals [X], holidays [X], mexico

Celebrations!

author: Kindersley, Anabel
A calendar of celebrations which describes holidays and festivals of all major religions and cultures from around the world.
394.26
year: 1997
copies: 68
call number/section: 394.26
lexile: 1000
subjects: festivals [X], holidays [X]

The Autumn Equinox

author: Jackson, Ellen B.
Discusses the significance of some of the harvest festivals around the world and describes how they are celebrated.
394.26
year: 2000
copies: 26
call number/section: 394.26
lexile: 930
subjects: harvest festivals, festivals [X], holidays [X]

Winter Festivals

author: Rosen, Mike
Surveys the festivals and holidays celebrated in the winter season in different countries of the world.
394.2
year: 1990
copies: 3
call number/section: 394.2
lexile:
subjects: festivals [X], winter, holidays [X]

Chile

author: Roraff, Susan
Presents an overview of the customs and etiquette of Chile designed for people traveling there and for expatriates and long-term visitors living in Chile.
394.26
year: 2007
copies: 7
call number/section: 394.26
lexile: 1020
subjects: festivals [X], holidays [X], chile

Finland

author: Tan, Chung Lee
Describes how the culture of Finland is reflected in the celebration of festivals throughout the year, including Midsummer Festival, Pikkujoulu, Shrove Tuesday, and Students' Day.
394.26
year: 2007
copies: 10
call number/section: 394.26
lexile: 940
subjects: festivals [X], holidays [X], finland

Greece

author: Sioras, Efstathia
Describes how the culture of Greece is reflected in its many festivals, including Independence Day, Carnival, and Pascha.
394.26
year: 1998
copies: 12
call number/section: 394.26
lexile: 1090
subjects: festivals [X], fasts and feasts, holidays [X], greece

Netherlands

author: Fenema, Joyce Van
Describes how the culture of Holland is reflected in its many festivals, including Sinterklaas, Carnaval, and Queensday.
394.26
year: 1998
copies: 11
call number/section: 394.26
lexile: 1080
subjects: festivals [X], holidays [X], netherlands

Poland

author: Zwierzynska-coldicott, Aldona Maria
Describes how the culture of Poland is reflected in its many festivals, including All Saints' Day, Christmas, and Carnival.
394.26
year: 1998
copies: 12
call number/section: 394.26
lexile: 1070
subjects: festivals [X], holidays [X], poland

South Korea

author: Ho, Siow Yen
Describes how the culture of South Korea is reflected in its many festivals including Lunar New Year, Buddha's Birthday, and National Foundation Day.
394.26
year: 1998
copies: 6
call number/section: 394.26
lexile: 880
subjects: festivals [X], holidays [X], korea (south)

Celebrate!

author: Reynolds, Jan
Explores the similarities of rituals among several indigenous cultures around the world and compares them with celebrations in the United States.
394.26
year: 2006
copies: 30
call number/section: 394.26
lexile: 1060

Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats

author: Simonds, Nina
Presents background information, related tales, and activities for celebrating five Chinese festivals--Chinese New Year, the Lantern Festival, Qing Ming, the Dragon Boat Festival, and the Moon Festival.
394.26
year: 2002
copies: 21
call number/section: 394.26
lexile: 1020
subjects: festivals [X], holidays [X], tales

Medieval Holidays And Festivals

author: Cosman, Madeleine Pelner
Describes customs and activities associated with twelve medieval holidays and festivals, from Twelfth Night through Midsummer Eve and Halloween to Christmas.
394.2
year: 1981
copies: 7
call number/section: 394.2
lexile:
subjects: holidays [X], festivals [X], civilization, medieval

France

author: Mckay, Susan
Describes how the culture of France is reflected in its many festivals, including the Cornouaille Festival, Bastille Day, and the Gypsy Festival.
394.26
year: 2011
copies: 15
call number/section: 394.26
lexile: 820
subjects: festivals [X], holidays [X], france

Pi?atas And Smiling Skeletons

author: Harris, Zoe
Examines the historical background, legends, recipes, crafts, and celebrations of a year of special Mexican festivals.
394.26
year: 1998
copies: 7
call number/section: 394.26
lexile:
subjects: festivals [X], holidays [X], mexico

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