Festivals Together (Lifeways Series) [Paperback]

Sue Fitzjohn (Author), Minda Weston (Author), Judy Large (Author)

Book Description

Series: Lifeways Series

A resource guide for celebration, and for observing special days, according to traditions based on many cultures, this book brings together the experience, sharing and activities of individuals from a multi-faith community - Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh. It draws on backgrounds as diverse as North and West Africa, the Caribbean, China, India, Ireland, Japan, New England, the Philippines and more. Its unifying thread is our need for meaning, for continuity and for joy. Here are stories, songs, crafts, activities and recipes for sharing throughout the seasons - from Eid, Holi, Easter and Wesak to Advent, Divali and Chinese New Year, children and adults alike should enjoy the tales of Anancy the spider trickster, of Ganesh and how he got his elephant head, and why the sun and moon live in the sky. "Festivals Together" is a book for the classroom, family or community gathering. The reader can learn how to make simple percussion instruments, kites that really fly, a Filipino Christmas star, Chinese lanterns, spring flower festival decorations, diva lamps or Christingle oranges! Original seasonal songs by Jeanne Mehta complement traditional folk favourites, such as "Sakura" and "Christmas a Come". The book seeks to enrich and widen people's celebration experience, and to reflect the "global village" nature of modern society". As a learning tool or "just for fun", it offers a creative influence for children today.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Festivals Together: A Guide to Multicultural Celebration enriches and widens our celebration experiences to reflect the global village nature of modern society. As a learning tool, or just for fun, it offers many creative ideas adaptable for multicultural children's celebrations and festivals throughout the year. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Paperback: 220 pages
• Publisher: Hawthorne Press (December 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1869890469
• ISBN-13: 978-1869890469
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #566,529 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #77 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Holidays

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Understand together, June 7, 2003

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"intentaccess" (Boca Raton, Florida USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Festivals Together (Lifeways Series) (Paperback)

This is a great book and the whole family can learn together. It is simple, easy to read and understand yet very detailed on the explanations and descriptions. Everybody can learn and it is a great way to open the world to your children for understanding who other cultures celebrate. A very nice book.

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Festivals Together, December 19, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Festivals Together (Lifeways Series) (Paperback)

This book is a very thorough, yet simply written book that gives a great over-view of Multi-cultural celebrations. As a teacher, it has been a great asset to my classroom.