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Show FiltersHow Kids Celebrate Holidays Around the World
"This series takes young readers to different parts of the world, showing a wide range of cultures and traditions. See how varied the world is! Are you curious how people make merry in other countries? Good company, great food and drink, and most importantly, lots of fun—we all like celebrating holidays! But have you ever wondered how people spend holidays across the world? Together we’ll join in with many celebrations, all of them different. What’s Halloween like in Ireland, and Timkat in Ethiopia? What are the customs observed at Hanukkah? You’ll make new friends who’ll tell you all about their culture. Ready to explore? It’s party time all over the world!" -- publisher
A Welcome in Axum / ʼEngedā taqabāywā ʼAksum
"Axum, an ancient Ethiopian city, once rivaled Persia and Rome in wealth and influence. It was a trade hub through which precious metals, silks and ideas fueled a thriving economy and vibrant culture. A series of fair-minded Ethiopian Kings offered peoples of many faiths to find sanctuary from threats abroad, and for centuries Christians, Muslims and Jews have shared Axum in peace. For thousands of years, Ethiopia has been known around the world as a land of justice and wisdom. Share this heart-warming tale of religious tolerance with your young reader." -- publisher
A Welcome in Axum / Taq̄abālit gāšā zexonat ʼAxsum
"Axum, an ancient Ethiopian city, once rivaled Persia and Rome in wealth and influence. It was a trade hub through which precious metals, silks and ideas fueled a thriving economy and vibrant culture. A series of fair-minded Ethiopian Kings offered peoples of many faiths to find sanctuary from threats abroad, and for centuries Christians, Muslims and Jews have shared Axum in peace. For thousands of years, Ethiopia has been known around the world as a land of justice and wisdom. Share this heart-warming tale of religious tolerance with your young reader." -- publisher
We Are Full of Life / Jireenyaan Kan Guutamnedha
"Ethiopia has more than 80 different ethnic groups—different languages, different clothing styles, different traditions. But everyone has ways to celebrate. Many Ethiopians participate in coffee ceremonies and feasts or put on special clothes for special occasions. Meanwhile, in Addis Ababa, people can go dancing almost any night of the week and see many different dance moves and traditions." -- publisher
We Are Full of Life / Bheywat zetamalāʼenā ʼinā
"Ethiopia has more than 80 different ethnic groups—different languages, different clothing styles, different traditions. But everyone has ways to celebrate. Many Ethiopians participate in coffee ceremonies and feasts or put on special clothes for special occasions. Meanwhile, in Addis Ababa, people can go dancing almost any night of the week and see many different dance moves and traditions." -- publisher
Yellow / Huruud
"Meet two friends who love the color yellow, after the pretty yellow Meskel flower. Follow along as they discover and count all the beautiful yellow things they find throughout the day. " -- publisher
Yellow / Beċā Ḥeberi
"Meet two friends who love the color yellow, after the pretty yellow Meskel flower. Follow along as they discover and count all the beautiful yellow things they find throughout the day. " -- publisher