Carnival Contributor(s): Shafto, Daniel (Author) |
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ISBN: 1604130954 ISBN-13: 9781604130959 Publisher: Chelsea House Publications OUR PRICE: $39.60 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2009 Annotation: During the boisterous holiday of Carnival, mayhem dominates in this grand celebration of life before Christians begin Lent, 40 days of sacrifice and denial. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Easter & Lent - Juvenile Nonfiction | Religion - Christianity |
Dewey: 394.25 |
LCCN: 2009000109 |
Series: Holidays and Celebrations |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 7.4" W x 9.3" (1.05 lbs) 96 pages |
Themes: - Holiday - Easter - Event - Lent - Religious Orientation - Christian |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Throughout the world, there is no holiday celebrated quite like Carnival. This book examines the history and pagan roots of the holiday, and details different customs unique to particular areas, including Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and North America. |