Bibliograph

Every month is a new year, celebrations around the world, poems by Marilyn Singer ; collages by Susan L. Roth

Type

Label

Every month is a new year, celebrations around the world, poems by Marilyn Singer ; collages by Susan L. Roth

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page [50])

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

poetry

Main title

Every month is a new year

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

953738452

Responsibility statement

poems by Marilyn Singer ; collages by Susan L. Roth

Sub title

celebrations around the world

Summary

"A collection of original poems about New Year celebrations throughout the year and around the world. Includes an introduction about worldwide New Year celebrations plus a map, information about calendars, New Year greetings in many languages, additional factual information about the celebrations, and author's sources"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Happy New Year -- The year turns -- December: Midnight ball drop (New Year's Eve - New York City) -- December-January: First footing (Hogmanay - Scotland) -- December-January: Two new years (Russian New Years - Russia) -- February: Dragon dance (Chinese New Year - Hong Kong) -- March: Thirteen days (Nowruz - Iran) -- April: Washing the bad away (Songkran - Thailand) -- May: New moon, new year (First Day of Muharram - Jordan) -- June: Bringing together the earth and sky (Matariki - New Zealand) -- June: Young sun rises (We Tripantu - Chile) -- July: Smashing the pots (Wep Ronpet - United States/Ancient Egypt) -- August: Nowruz, Navroze (Navroze - India) -- September: Daisies (Enkutatash - Ethiopia) -- October: Casting away sins (Rosh Hashanah - United States) -- November: Festival of Lights (Diwali - India) -- December: Fire is better (Año Viejo - Ecuador) -- December: Las Doce Uvas Da La Suerte (Nochevieja - Spain) -- Turning the year -- Calendars -- New Years greetings -- About the celebrations -- Glossary and pronunciation guide

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Celebrations around the world

Contributor