festivals

Describes how the culture of France is reflected in its many festivals, including the Cornouaille Festival, Bastille Day, and the Gypsy Festival.

Describes how the culture of Russia is reflected in its many festivals, including New Year and Christmas, Victory Day, Easter, and Sabantui.

Describes the cultural and historical background and ways of celebrating many religious and patriotic festivals of Mexico. Includes instructions for making some of the traditional crafts and foods.

Describes how the culture of Japan is reflected in its many festivals, including the Gion Festival, the Fire Festivals, and the Sapporo Snow Festival.

Describes the preparation and celebration of a medieval feast held at an English manor house entertaining royal guests.

Explores the similarities of rituals among several indigenous cultures around the world and compares them with celebrations in the United States. Includes a map and an author's note.

Describes the origin and history of apple festivals, an autumn harvest celebration, and tells what goes on there.

Discusses some of the foods enjoyed in Brazil and describes special foods that are part of such specific celebrations as Carnaval and the Bamb? Bull festival. Includes recipes.

Describes the origin of the winter carnival held in McCall, Idaho and tells what goes on there.

The neighborhood is planning a fiesta, but so many arguments erupt between relatives and friends that Benjamin decides that only he can save the fiesta.