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World Celebrations & Ceremonies - Coming of Age
World Celebrations Ceremonies Coming of Age Author:Lisa Sita Includes, among others, an Apache puberty rite, a Mexican Quince Aos, an Israeli Bar Mitzvah, and Nigerian marriage customs among Hausa women. Cultures all over the world are united in their desire to note and celebrate the cycles of life. And, even though each culture may mark an occasion differently, the joys of birth, coming of age,... more » bountiful harvests, and the beginning of a new year inspire people in every land to burst forth in special expressions of happiness and thanks. Looking at these celebrations not only teaches us about people around the world, but also gives us greater insight into our own culture and identity. Represented in each book: Brazil, England, India, Israel, Japan or China, Mexico, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, Russia, and the United States.« less