Every Month is a New Year

Every Month is a New Year
Author: Marilyn Singer
Publisher: Lee & Low Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781620141625

Happy New Year ... in July! This versatile collection of engaging original poems showcases New Year celebrations throughout the year and around the world.

New Year's Day

New Year's Day
Author: Lynn Peppas
Publisher: Celebrations in My World (Libr
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780778747628

Examines the history of New Year's Day, a holiday observed around the world, and looks at traditions associated with the celebration.

Religious New Year's Celebrations

Religious New Year's Celebrations
Author: Ann Morrill
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 105
Release: 2009
Genre: Electronic books
ISBN: 1438125755

New Year's celebrations are times when families and friends come together to celebrate endings and new beginnings. When a religious element is added to these celebrations, there is also a sense of spiritual duty. Rather than simply 'ring in the New Year' with food and festivities, participants in religious New Year's celebrations consider the meaning of the holiday, the passage of time, and the opportunity for personal change. Focusing on Diwali (Hindu), Rosh Hashanah (Jewish), El am Hejir (Muslim), and Matariki (Maori), Religious New Year's Celebrations explores how cultures around the world contemplate the passage of time during these deeply sacred festivals.

Moonlit Celebrations: Embracing Lunar New Year Traditions in East Asia

Moonlit Celebrations: Embracing Lunar New Year Traditions in East Asia
Author: Vaughn Figueroa
Publisher: Nicholas Horne
Total Pages: 139
Release: 2024-10-26
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

This captivating book takes readers on a journey through the rich cultural heritage of countries such as China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, where the Lunar New Year is not just a holiday but a deeply cherished tradition passed down through generations. From the dazzling fireworks displays in China to the tranquil temple ceremonies in Japan, each chapter explores the unique customs and festivities that make Lunar New Year a time of unity, renewal, and joy. Discover the significance of symbolic rituals such as lion dances, red envelope gifting, and ancestral offerings that take place during Lunar New Year. Learn about the traditional foods and delicacies that are enjoyed during this auspicious time, from steaming bowls of dumplings to fragrant pots of kimchi. Delve into the fascinating legends and folklore that are interwoven into the fabric of Lunar New Year celebrations, from the tale of the Nian monster to the story of the zodiac animals. Through vivid photographs and engaging storytelling, "Moonlit Celebrations brings to life the diversity of Lunar New Year traditions across East Asia, showcasing the beauty and essence of this cherished holiday. Whether you are a seasoned traveler or an armchair explorer, this book offers a glimpse into the heart and soul of a region that comes alive with color, music, and reverence during Lunar New Year. Join us in celebrating cultural heritage, communal spirit, and the universal themes of renewal and hope that unite us all during Lunar New Year in East Asia.

New Year Celebrations in Central China in Late Imperial Times

New Year Celebrations in Central China in Late Imperial Times
Author: Göran Aijmer
Publisher: Chinese University Press
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2004
Genre: History
ISBN: 9789629961039

Keenly attuned to the play of symbols, this anthropological study explores one of the major manifestations of Chinese popular tradition: the celebration of lunar the New Year. It analyzes a multitude of folk practices within a holistic perspective on Chinese traditional society, crafting a new picture of a world in which the social rhetoric of gender, lineage continuity, and ancestry were challenged by ritual manifestations of iconic symbolism. Viewed through the lens of Chinese imagery, the traditional calendar reveals new stories about the social organization of time as an expression of existential concerns in late imperial Chinese social life.

The Festivals of Opet, the Valley, and the New Year

The Festivals of Opet, the Valley, and the New Year
Author: Masashi Fukaya
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2020-05-28
Genre: History
ISBN: 1789695961

This volume compares the religious and social functions of the Ancient Egyptian festivals of Opet, the Valley, and the New Year. Until now, detailed study of the New Year Festival has only been carried out with reference to the Greco-Roman period; this study turns its attention to the New Kingdom.

Medieval Celebrations

Medieval Celebrations
Author: Daniel Diehl
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2011-04-13
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0811744302

• Full-color, revised edition • Plans for weddings, holiday parties, and Renaissance fairs • Ideas for properly decorating the dining hall • Lyrics and music for songs and dances • Recipes for food and drink • Patterns for period costumes • Games and plays