This great series, new in paperback, introduces the wide variety of customs and traditions that feature in people's lives around the world. Each book describes the activities, beliefs and festivals that mark life events, seasons or other special times in cultures, ranging from the Far East to Europe. "Winter Celebrations" looks at traditional winter celebrations and festivals around the world. Find out how the ancient Scandinavians and Romans marked the end of the year's cycle and compare the Quebec winter festival in snowy Canada with the Great Singsing celebration in warm Papua new Guinea.
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Each of the highly illustrated titles in this great new series introduces customs and traditions that are observed to mark special events in the lives of individuals and groups. Separate sections in each book present the activities and beliefs around a particular life event, season, or other special time typical of cultures in the Far East, south and central Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas, Africa and Australasia and Oceania.
Rupert Matthews has worked in publishing for over 20 years and specialises in History and Travel. He has been published by Walker Books, Wayland and Hodder & Stoughton amongst others.
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