Background information and activities from over 20 countries.

Ethiopian fringed umbrellas; star-shaped Filipino parol lanterns;candlelit Swedish St. Lucia crowns-Mary Lankford bringstogether Christmas traditions from twelve different lands,like decorations on a splendid tree.

Celebrate the birth of Christ with children from around the world! Learn about the customs and festivals that honor Christ's birth in the lands where they live.

Examines the origin and development of present-day Christmas practices and describes the religious and festive Christmas holiday customs of sixty-six countries

This eleventh edition was developed during the encyclopaedia's transition from a British to an American publication. Some of its articles were written by the best-known scholars of the time and it is considered to be a landmark encyclopaedia for scholarship and literary style.

"A study of the celebrations, customs, and practices of Mexico and of Mexican Americans. Also includes crafts, recipes, and carols"--Provided by publisher.