TY  - BOOK
AU  - DePalma, Kate,
AU  - Fatus,Sophie
TI  - Joy to the world!: Christmas around the globe 
SN  - 9781646862979
AV  - GT4985.5 .D46 2021
U1  - 394.2663 23
PY  - 2021///.
CY  - Concord, MA : 
PB  - Barefoot Books, 
KW  - Christmas
KW  - Juvenile literature
KW  - Holidays
KW  - Manners and customs
KW  - Picture books for children
KW  - Informational works
KW  - lcgft
N1  - What is Christmas? -- The Day of Little Candles in Columbia -- Making kuswar in India -- Simbang Gabi in the Philippines -- Christmas trees in Canada - Las Posadas in Mexico -- Breaking fast in Egypt -- Genna in Ethiopia -- Beach picnic in Australia -- Befana in Italy -- Christmas straw in Serbia -- Noche Buena in Argentina -- Christmas Book Flood in Iceland -- Nativity scene in Lebanon
N2  - "Explore Christmas traditions from 13 different countries! Rhyming text and detailed illustrations make the book accessible to younger readers, while educational endnotes about the 13 celebrations add interest for older children. Gold ink and festive illustrations capture the joy of the season and make this book a beautiful gift in itself. Engaging and informative for anyone who wants to learn about the holiday.
ER  -