The Ancient Celtic Festivals: And How We Celebrate Them Today

by Frank E. Gerace and Clare Walker Leslie

Book Overview

Travel 2,500 years back in time to find out where many of our modern holiday traditions originated. * Charming full-color ink and watercolor illustrations throughout. * This valuable resource for teachers and parents uses hands-on activities, natural science facts, and observations to explore the concepts of measuring time, making calendars, and marking seasonal celebrations. * Shows how our popular holiday traditions are rooted in nature, beginning...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594772568
• ISBN13: 9781594772566
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Inner Traditions International
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 10.6" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

nice

i liked it. my kids liked it. i love reference books. this isnnt a reference book, but it has all the info on holiday origins i need, so when i want to explain why we celebrate halloween and my kids ask how come some kids think its devil worship, i can just go here, or when they ask how come we have a tree on jesus' birthday, they can even look it up themselves, this book is very kid friendly!

Require good reading skills but reward with many insights

Ancient Celtic Festivals deserves ongoing mention as a fine resource for kids ages 8-12 years, which explains how modern celebrations are rooted in ancient Celtic history and festivals. Links between the ancient rituals and how they are celebrated today require good reading skills but reward with many insights.