Dimensions
227 x 289 x 17mm
The Illustrated Guide to Celebrations, Customs, Events and Holidays.
Throughout history and through all the great cultures and faiths of the world, people have celebrated their special days as times of fun, feast, party, travel, reunion and enjoyment.
It has always been that people need to relieve the monotony of the ordinary working life with festivals; days when the normal pattern of work is broken and everyone is permitted - even required - to enjoy themselves, to celebrate with family and friends, or to reflect on the meaning of their lives.
'Festivals Of The World' looks at the ways in which major religious traditions celebrate the events and teachings of their faith and how different cultures commemorate landmarks in their history. Topics covered include:
- How yearly cycles of festivals reflect the hopes, fears and successes of humans.
- The teachings, stories, myths, legends and symbols central to each festival.
- The foods, music, costumes, plants and animals associated with festivals.
This book will help all readers to understand the beliefs, traditions and customs of world faiths and cultures.
