Ireland (Festivals of the World) [Library Binding]

Patricia McKay (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1998 | Age Level: 6 and up | Series: Festivals of the World

Describes how the culture of Ireland is reflected in its many festivals, including Saint Brigid's Day, Puck's Fair, and Orange Day.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 3-5--Attractive titles that cover the important holidays and customs of their respective countries. The authors begin with a map and general description of the country followed by the significant festivals arranged by season. For each, five holidays are chosen for a two-page, in-depth treatment. The books conclude with one craft and one recipe. Readers will be fascinated with the descriptions of the festivals, some of which have similarities to those in the U.S. while others are vastly different, e.g., Ireland's Puck's Fair or Sweden's Lucia Day. Full-color photographs on every page depict children, many in traditional costumes, enjoying the holidays. Both crafts and recipes require easily obtained materials and ingredients. Handsome additions to most collections.

Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA

Copyright 1998 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing (January 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0836820045
• ISBN-13: 978-0836820041
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,690,993 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars better than i expected..., January 29, 2005

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J. Stout (Portsmouth, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ireland (Festivals of the World) (Library Binding)

...but still pretty miserable. This book gravely insults Ireland's Celtic heritage. The author and editor present the festivals of Ireland like they are Catholics talking to other Catholics. What about the rest of us may not actually believe that St. Patrick "performed...even a few miracles (pg 17)!" Really, now. Paganism, while mentioned, seems to exist only in the pre-Christian era. Samhain is described as a holiday largely created by Pope Gregory IV. Fundamentalist Christians will probably take umbrage with the fact that pagan festivals are even mentioned. I smell a book burning!

If nothing else, the book provides on pages 6 and 7 a list of holidays that students may then research elsewhere.

The map on page 5 is excellent.