manners and customs

"Why do we decorate Christmas trees? Do all children receive gifts on the same day? Come find out as Monika Utnik-Strugala captures the smells, tastes, and unforgettable traditions about the most popular, exciting, contemplative, and unique Christmas customs and legends from around the world. Find out why we celebrate Christmas on December 25th, who invented the first glass ornament, why people build nativity scenes, and more!"--From the publisher's web site.

Simple text and photographs look at different celebrations and special days from around the world.

In early nineteenth-century England, an orphaned young woman accepts employment as a governess at Thornfield Hall, a country estate owned by the mysteriously remote Mr. Rochester.

"From castles and knights to the danger of bathroom breaks in the Middle Ages, readers discover 50 amazing and amusing facts about cleaning up--or not--during the Middle Ages"--Publisher.

"Discover some of the . . . facts about life in Colonial America and how the Pilgrims survived it all"--Provided by publisher.

"Daily life in Ancient Rome from Colosseum to commode, explore how this powerful empire ruled much of the world for more than 1000 years. Fifty amazing and amusing facts will make readers rulers of Roman trivia"--Publisher.

"An overview of Lunar New Year, from the origin of the celebration to how it is practiced today"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the Jewish holiday known as Passover.

Readers will love reading about the many traditions of the holiday and learning how Day of the Dead celebrations have changed over time. Learning about how deceased loved ones are remembered on this special day will help readers appreciate other cultures as well as their own. It will also help them view the topic of death in a whole new light.

An introduction to the Christian holiday of Christmas.