Books in Cultural Traditions in My World series

Shares the cultural traditions of Sweden, including special celebrations such as Sami National Day, National Day, and Lucia Day.

Canada is a multicultural country. English and French are its two official languages, but Canadians come from many different cultures. This colorful book describes the different holidays and traditions in various parts of Canada and the ways in which Canadians celebrate family occasions.

Shares the cultural traditions of Germany, including special celebrations such as Walpurgis Night, Oktoberfest, and the Day of German Unity.

Examines the holidays and festivals of Greece, including Name Day, Apokries Festival, and Assumption Day.

Looks at religious, historical, and cultural traditions that occur in France.

Describes the festivals and holidays celebrated in the island nation of Jamaica. Traditional foods, reggae music, and festivals, such as Carnival, reflect the colorful culture of Jamaica.

Looks at the cultural practices of the United Kingdom, and describes customs celebrating important dates in history, religion, royal ceremonies, and changes in the seasons.

Examines the holidays and festivals of Thailand, including Chakri Day, Buddha's Birthday, and Khao Phansa.

Describes the variety of festivals celebrated in Sri Lanka by different religions, including the Shiva festival, Vesak, Ramada, Diwali, and Christmas.

Describes the ways in which Iranians celebrate holidays with religious festivals, foods, and customs, and how the people of Iran celebrate family occasions.

This wonderful book describes the different traditions and festivals celebrated in Japan today and how they are influenced by a love of art, nature, beauty, and ritual. Young readers will also learn how the Japanese people celebrate family occasions.

"Ruled for many years by European countries, Argentina's traditions today are a blend of indigenous, Spanish, and Italian cultural traditions. This colorful book describes the holidays and festivals celebrated throughout the year in Argentina."--Amazon.com.