North American Folklore for Youth (Mason Crest)
8 total works
North American Folklore for Youth (10 Titles)
by Thomas Arkham and Gus Snedeker
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!
Published 1 September 2012
Have you ever played cards on a rainy afternoon? Do you and your friends play jump rope, play hide-and-go-seek, or play Red Rover? If you did, then you were enjoying a folk game. Learn more about these games, including the long history behind: * face cards * tag * hide-and-go-seek * some board games * baseball. Games help us deal with life. They give us physical exercise. They challenge our minds . . . and most of all they fill our lives with fun.