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Hands-on Celebrations
features:
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26 crafts from 16 countries
- An introduction to how and why people celebrate holidays
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Arranged chronologically - celebrate throughout the year!
- Beautiful full-page, full-color photographs of authentic artifacts
from Bali, Russia, India, Africa, Mexico, Japan,
Central and South America
- Information about holidays and folk art all around the world
- Enrich parties, improve costumes, motivate handcrafted gifts,
and enliven your holiday fun
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Celebrate with the world throughout the year! Learn how different
cultures give thanks, play, and remember important cultural events
by creating the activities in Hands-on Celebrations.
Sample activities include:
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Chinese New Year
Red
and yellow (gold) are the colors of this holiday.
These traditional red Li-See envelopes are
used for gifts. They are only one of the many charming
items displayed and used to usher in the New Year
in China.
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Japanese Origami Dolls (Hina Matsuri)
Doll Festival
Day and Girls' Day are celebrated together in Japan.
Food, clothing and elaborate doll shrines feature
the colors pink, green and white. Origami, the
art of folded paper, is an ancient tradition in
Japan.
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Mexican Cascarones
Cinqo de Mayo is a day full of parties. Breaking a cascarone
(kaskuhrohnay) over the head of a friend is sometimes done in parts
of Mexico. If you are having an outdoor event these are especially
fun and clean up is simple. Kids love this part of the celebration. |
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Pombawonga Game (American
Indians)
August and September have been important seasons
for American Indians for centuries. Harvest time
is a cause of celebration and this traditional stick
and ring game was played by the children in many
tribes.
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African Mask
There are many types of masks made throughout Africa
to honor the harvest season. Many are a basic face
with variations on the designs. You can make your
own mask rich in color and pattern.
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Scandinavian Christmas
Nisse
The countries of Scandinavia, Norway, Sweden, Denmark
and Finland have elves deliver yuletide gifts. In
Denmark the Nisse are clad in red, have white beards
and bright faces. The painted horse and paper birds
are all part of the traditional event.
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