Christmas Around the World
Written by: Mark D. Langford
Illustrated by: Karen Dugan and Irene Norman
Elementary Grades
"This book looks at the rich diversity of Christmas traditions found in 12 distinctly different cultures. A small amount of pertinent background information serves as an introduction to each entry, but the majority of the text discusses the special ways each culture celebrates the holiday. The book's attractive layout effectively uses repetition of color and theme, with each double-page spread of text and art surrounded by a decorative border. In addition to an extensive bibliography, the book features a small selection of craft activities (with step-by-step instructions and diagrams), a helpful pronunciation guide, and an interesting selection of Christmas superstitions. Useful for homes or schools wanting a multicultural perspective of the holiday season."
Booklist Review
Online Resources:
http://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/
http://www.teachingheart.net/worldmas.html
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