Lankford, Mary D

Details the Christmas traditions of twelve countries, including Ethiopia, Greece, the Philippines, and Australia.

While describing the moon's appearance, two children introduce pairs of opposites.

Details the Christmas traditions of twelve countries, including Ethiopia, Greece, the Philippines, and Australia.

Introduces the celebration of the fifteenth birthday, or quinceanera, of many Latino girls representing a rite of passage from childhood to adulthood.

While describing the moon's appearance, two children introduce pairs of opposites.

Presents a collection of facts, crafts, and recipes that celebrate the history of Christmas across the United States.

Points out that this game, which is played with variations throughout the world, has been around for a long time and has a number of different names.

Describes the way birthdays have been celebrated in the past and the customs used to mark these special occasions in such countries as Finland, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand and others.