Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Valentine's Day: with Love, Cards, and Candy
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (751 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1426302134 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. Carolyn Otto is the author of more than twenty books, including several award-winning children's non-fiction titles. She has also written poetry and fiction for children and adults. She earned her master's degree from New York University. She now lives in Colorado Springs, CO
She now lives in Colorado Springs, CO. She earned her master's degree from New York University. She has also written poetry and fiction for children and adults. . About the Author Carolyn Otto is the author of more than twenty books, including several award-winning children's non-fiction titles
Celebrate Valentine’s Day focuses on historical and cultural aspects of this holiday and the international traditions, food, and celebrations associated with it. Readers learn that some historians trace the feast of the patron saint of love to ancient Greek and Roman festivals that signaled the beginning of spring, which officially began in February in ancient Rome. Valentine was a priest imprisoned for defying the emperor. In the mood for love? Whose heart has not been won over on February 14—the day reserved for celebrating love in its many forms—around the world. Readers discover a range of international Valentine’s Day traditions: making and exchangin
Engrossing Pictorial History of Valentine's Day This is a clearly written and engaging book that makes effective use of pictures. Before I read this book, I had no idea that Valentine's Day was celebrated all around the world, or what it's history was. I read this book over several days to my class of second graders, who thoroughly enjoyed it!