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A Calendar of Festivals

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Book Description
Did you know that when you go trick-or-treating on Hallowe'en you are taking part in an ancient Celtic festival? Or that the old May Day customs were really magical ceremonies to help the earth be fruitful? This compelling collection takes us back to the origins of many festivals that are celebrated throughout the world and traces some of the stories that are connected to them, including stories f... More
Book Information
PublisherBarefoot Books
BindingHardcover (10 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages80
ISBN-101901223167
ISBN-13978-1901223163
Publication Date01/01/1998
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About Cherry Gilchrist (Author) : Cherry Gilchrist is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Cherry Gilchrist include Stories From The Silk Road, A Calendar Of Festivals: Celebrations From Around The ... more
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About Helen Cann (Illustrator) : I have illustrated a large number of children's books including the award winning Lady of Ten Thousand Names, Brigid's Cloak and The Lion Bible for Children. Recent publications have been The Inuk Qu... more
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