Books in Customs, Costumes, and Cultures series

Discusses the history of various costumes worn in India and Sri Lanka.

Discusses the history of the different kinds of clothing worn in various parts of Spain and Portugal.

Discover a wonderful world of celebrations from around the world. Featuring the world's main religions as well as some little-known ceremonies and festivals, this book takes an intriguing and colorful look at how getting married and weddings are celebrated in many different places.

Discusses the history of various costumes worn in the nations of the Middle East.

Discover how people remember the passing of their loved ones all around the world. Featuring the world's main religions as well as some little-known ceremonies and festivals, this book takes an intriguing and colorful look at how death is commemorated in many different places.

Discusses the history of various costumes worn in Eastern Europe.

Examines the uses of jewelry in different cultures around the world

Discover a wonderful world of celebrations from around the world. Featuring the world's main religions as well as some little-known ceremonies and festivals, this book takes an intriguing and colorful look at how birth is celebrated in many different places.

Introduces some of the many forms of folk pageants including the Native American powwow, rodeo, Renaissance fair, folk drama, parade with float contest, and quilt-makers festival

Explains that throughout history people all over the world have used masks for religious purposes as well as for disguise, protection, and enjoyment

Discover a wonderful world of celebrations from around the world. Featuring the world's main religions as well as some little-known ceremonies and festivals, this book takes an intriguing and colorful look at how growing up and coming of age are celebrated in many different places.

Details the rituals and celebrations that mark special days in a person's life, including birthdays, name days, the bar mitzvah, and marriage