Discusses how, in the days before Lent, cities around the world come alive for carnival and describes the parades of costumed revelers and elaborate floats that fill the streets, and the people dancing to the sound of samba and calypso.
Describes how the Christmas holiday season is celebrated in different parts of Latin America, including the pre-Christmas festivals of Las Posadas, Christmas day itself, and Three Kings Day on January 6.
The Day of the Dead is an important celebration in Latin American culture. Readers will learn about the history and the colorful and endearing traditions that take place to honor loved ones who have passed away.