Easter, Passover & festivals of hope -- Origins and celebrations of Easter -- Origins and celebrations of Passover -- Origins and celebrations of Navruz -- Origins and celebrations of Holi -- Celebrating in Africa -- Celebrating in Asia -- Celebrating in Europe -- Celebrating in Latin America and the Caribbean -- Celebrating in the Middle East -- Celebrating in North America -- Celebrating in Oceania.
Summary:
Since human beings first walked the Earth, spring has been a time to celebrate the renewal of the land. A time of longer days and warmer weather, spring, and the holidays celebrated during this season, inspire an appreciation for renewal and rebirth. Today, thousands of spring celebrations are enjoyed around the globe in the form of neo-pagan rites and environmental occasions such as Earth Day and Arbor Day. This book focuses on four festivals that are widely observed by many cultures. These four festivals are the Hindu celebration of Holi that originated in southern Asia, the Persian new year festival Navruz, the Jewish observance of Passover (or "Pesach" in Hebrew), and the Christian Easter celebration. This book discusses how these holidays encourage individuals to gather with family and friends, honor the sacrifices others have made, enjoy special foods, and exchange gifts or tokens of affection.
Series:
Celebrating holidays & festivals around the world Richardson, Betsy. Celebrating holidays & festivals around the world.
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