National and World Celebrations

This interesting book is part of a series written for young students that focuses on a wide variety of celebrations and festivals throughout the world. It focuses on national and world celebrations.
Written in simple language this colourful book takes a global approach highlighting similarities and differences between how events are celebrated within different cultures. It looks at celebrations unique to particular countries, regions or towns and examines origins and features, and how and why celebrations are practised today (tradition, tourism etc.).