Holi, Hai! Holi, Hai! It’s time to prepare for the Indian springtime Festival of Colors in this delightful Classic Board Book! It’s time for the Indian festival of Holi, a celebration of the start of spring, of new beginnings, and of good over evil. Friends, families, and neighbors wear white clothing and toss handfuls of brightly colored powders at one another until they’re all completely covered from head to toe! Young readers will love following the young siblings gathering flowers to make the colorful powders for the big day until—poof!—it’s time for the fun to begin.
Experience Holi with every color of the rainbow! This Hindu celebration known as the festival of colors and the festival of love signifies the end of winter, the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil. A time to laugh, play, visit friends and get messy! Little ones will love exploring the colors of Holi through the vibrant photographs and Singh's playful rhymes in this brilliant concept book. By the author of Diwali (Orca Origins), which has been called "an exceptionally valuable resource" by Kirkus Reviews and "a standout volume" by School Library Journal.
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"Soundar's clear, concise text provides an excellent introduction to Holi and its significance, as well as a beautiful story about love and forgiveness, making it a great choice for reading alone or sharing with family."—Booklist Celebrate the Hindu festival of colors. Gauri is excited to splash colors on everyone for Holi. But when she doesn't get her favorite color, Gauri gets mad. Will she find a way to overcome her anger and join in the festivities?
Learn all about the history and cultural significance that the exciting Holi Festival of Color event holds around the world today. This title is complete with historical and modern illustrations and photographs, as well as a glossary and a closer look at the traditional foods that can be eaten at the event. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
Dive into the vibrant world of Asian festivals with "Colors and Cultures: Celebrating Asia's Fascinating Festivals," a beautifully illustrated and deeply insightful book that explores the rich tapestry of traditions, rituals, and celebrations across Asia. From the dazzling lights of Diwali in India to the serene beauty of Japan's Cherry Blossom Festival, this book takes readers on a journey through the continent's most captivating and colorful events. Each chapter delves into the history, cultural significance, and unique customs of each festival, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the diverse cultures that make up Asia. Packed with stunning photographs and engaging narratives, "Colors and Cultures" is not just a book, but an immersive experience that brings the spirit of Asian festivals to life. Whether you are an avid traveler, a cultural enthusiast, or simply curious about the world, this book will enrich your knowledge and appreciation of Asia's festive heritage. Celebrate the joy, color, and unity of Asia's festivals with "Colors and Cultures."
This single-volume work covers many traditions, customs, and activities Westerners may find unusual or shocking, covering everything from the Ashanti people's funeral celebrations to wife-carrying competitions in Finland. In Maharashtra, India, a tradition exists to throw newborn babies off the tops of buildings. At the Vegetarian Festival in Phuket, Thailand, some people ritualistically pierce their cheeks and faces with swords and knives. How did these surprising customs come to be? From camel wrestling to cheese-rolling competitions to a tomato-throwing festival, this fascinating single-volume encyclopedia examines more than 100 customs, traditions, and rituals that may be considered strange and exotic to U.S. readers. This work provides high school and undergraduate students with a compelling and fascinating exploration of world customs and traditions. Comprising entries by anthropologists, religious leaders, scholars, dancers, musicians, historians, and artists from almost every continent in the world, this encyclopedia provides readers a truly global and multidisciplinary perspective. The entries explore the origins of the custom, explain how it was established as a tradition, and describe how and where it is practiced. A thematic guide enables readers to look up entries by the type of tradition or custom, such as birth, coming of age, courtship and wedding, funeral, daily customs, holidays, and festivals.
