 | Christmas (History Of Holidays And Festivals) Author: Kaiser, Emma | |
| Price: $19.46 | ||
Summary:
This title delves into the holiday's rich history, exploring its beginnings as a winter solstice festival, its ties to the early Christian church, and the development of modern traditions such as Santa Claus.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 5.90 Points: 1.0 Quiz: 522239 |
Reviews:
Booklist (09/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 09/01/2024 These selections from the History of Holidays and Festivals series (8 titles) dive into the meaning and history behind cultural and religious celebrations. For each, discrete chapters cover what the day symbolizes, its history and origin, and past and present observances. The straightforward text is supported by sidebars, graphics, charts, graphs, and full-color photos. Critical-thinking prompts encourage compare-and-contrast activities, digging deeper into topics, and writing exercises. Christmas touches on prehistoric winter-solstice observances, Roman Saturnalia festivities, and Christian traditions found in Iceland, Germany, Britain, and the U.S. All titles include time lines, glossaries, and brief bibliographies, which should please report writers. These offer timely updates for holiday collections. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
