rites and ceremonies

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rites and ceremonies

The Dyerville tales

2014
"A young orphan named Vince takes a journey to reunite with his missing father and learn about his grandfather's mysterious, magical life"--Provided by publisher.

From beginning to end

the rituals of our lives
1996
Why rituals? They do not always involve words, occasions, officials, or an audience. They can be silent as well.

Scottish customs

from the cradle to the grave
2004

Masks of Bali

spirits of an ancient drama
1992

Growing up

2001
Examines ceremonies which major world faiths hold to celebrate and acknowledge different stages in children's lives. Children relate firsthand how they celebrate Jewish bar mitzvah, Christian baptism and confirmation, and the Hindu sacred thread initiation ceremony.

Hidden Korea

2000
Explores the culture of the Republic of South Korea, a modern country that has retained a unique identity through its traditions and cuisine.

Food for the ancestors

Mexican celebration of the Days of the Dead
2006
Looks in on the Mexican celebration of Days of the Dead in the state of Puebla, focusing on the special foods that are made for the week-long holiday.

Masquerade time

1994
Andy, an African-American boy living in Nigeria with his father, is invited to a village masquerade where he and his friend Ihanyi learn a lesson from the spirit Akataka.

The book of the year

a brief history of our seasonal holidays
2003

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