Celebrations Throughout the Year: Holiday Folklore (North American Folklore for Youth (Mason Crest))

Special days are times for fun and togetherness. They also link us to the Earth's seasons, and they help us keep track of how time passes. Most of all, they are deeply rooted in folk tradition. Learn more about: • the winter holidays, like Christmas and Hanukkah. • spring celebrations like Easter and Asian New Year's.• fall festivals, like Halloween and the Day of the Dead. • summer celebrations, like the Fourth of July. Holidays and festivals draw us together. They remind us of who we are, where we come from, and what we believe. As we travel through the year, folk festivals give us strength. And they make life more fun! Features stories that capture the traditions and evolution of the firefighter, from those of ancient Greece and Rome to the firefighters who sought to tame the fires that once ravaged Europe's big cities to the heroes of September 11, 2001 Explains the different types of family folklore, including family holiday traditions, stories passed down from older generations, and superstitions The earliest fire folklore The first firefighters Volunteer firefighters Fire and freedom Heroes for today. Explains the folk traditions of many holidays, including Christmas, Easter, and Halloween