jewish holidays

Describes how the culture of the Czech Republic is reflected in its many festivals, including the Prague Spring International Music Festival, the Chrudim Puppet Festival, and the Burning of the Witches.

At Christmas, Marta, a Polish girl, unhesitatingly breaks off pieces of her own blessed Nativity straw to share with her ill grandmother and other humble villagers, and in giving them away, her blessings return to her.

Describes how the culture of Argentina is reflected in its many festivals, including the National Gaucho Festival, Carnival, and the National Immigrant Festival.

Describes how countries around the world traditionally celebrate the New Year, including rowdy parties, special feasts, and spiritual ceremonies and covering such countries as Brazil, China, and England.

Presents miscellaneous information about Christmas and Christmas events.

Describes the five Jewish holidays that are celebrated in the springtime. Explains how each holiday relates to a special occurrence in Jewish history.

Explores holidays and how they are celebrated in various parts of the world.

Contains entries that provide information on the origins and traditions associated with holidays and celebrations in 206 countries, arranged alphabetically by country name; and includes articles on the world's major religions, as well as major holidays celebrated around the world.

Presents a comprehensive examination of Chinese rituals, holidays, and celebrations and contains recipes, legends, and stories of Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn, and other festivals.

Provides information on numerous religious and secular holidays and other days that commemorate special occasions throughout the calendar year.