Description This special book for families and teachers helps you celebrate festivals from cultures from all over the world. This resource guide for celebration introduces a selection of 26 Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh festivals. It offers a lively introduction to the wealth of different ways of life. Festivals Together is brimming with stories, things to make, recipes, songs, customs and activities for each festival, comprehensively illustrated. You will be able to share in the adventures of Anancy the spider trickster, how Ganesh got his elephant head and share in Eid, Holi, Wesak, Advent, Divali, Chinese New Year and more. The festivals are divided into the four seasons: Spring Chinese Lantern Festival Holi Eid-ul-fitr Purim St David’s Day April Fools Day Easter Baisakhi Wesak Flower Festivals Summer Summer Sun Midsummer Tanabata Raksha Bandhan Mawlid an-Nabi Janmashtami Autumn Harvest Kite Flying Festival Thanksgiving Succot Divali Winter Filipino Festival Mother Holle Chanukah Christingle Christmas Kwanzaa Chinese New Year The ideal book for anyone who wants to tackle multicultural festivals. — Nursery World This is a very special collection of stories, poems, songs and crafts related to festivals around the world … this wonderful book is a joy to share with children of all ages. — The Green Parent A good reference book with a variety of ideas and stories for each festivals, making it a useful staff resource. — Practical Pre-School
