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Cultural traditions in Australia / Molly Aloian.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Cultural traditions in my worldPublication details: New York : Crabtree Pub., c2013.Description: 32 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 29 cmISBN:
  • 077877516X (lib. bdg.)
  • 0778775216 (pbk.)
  • 1427190402 (electronic pdf)
  • 1427190941 (electronic html)
  • 9780778775164 (lib. bdg.)
  • 9780778775218 (pbk.)
  • 9781427190406 (electronic pdf)
  • 9781427190949 (electronic html)
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Contents:
About Australia -- Let's celebrate! -- Australia Day -- Easter -- ANZAC Day -- Labor Day -- Mabo Day -- Queen's birthday -- Ekka Day -- National Wattle Day -- Melbourne Cup Day -- Christmas -- New Year's Eve -- Aboriginal festivals.
Summary: Australia's culture is an interesting mix of ancient traditions passed down by the native peoples, as well as the traditions and culture of England, where most of its immigrant population came from. This book describes how British influence and the traditions, beliefs, and rituals of indigenous peoples have developed into many of the lively and colorful festivals celebrated today. Young readers will also learn how the Australian people celebrate family occasions.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 394.2699 A453 Available 33111007108380
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Australia's culture is an interesting mix of ancient traditions passed down by the native peoples, as well as the traditions and culture of England, where most of its immigrant population came from. This interesting book describes how British influence and the traditions, beliefs, and rituals of indigenous peoples have developed into many of the lively and colorful festivals celebrated today. Young readers will also learn how the Australian people celebrate family occasions.

Includes index.

About Australia -- Let's celebrate! -- Australia Day -- Easter -- ANZAC Day -- Labor Day -- Mabo Day -- Queen's birthday -- Ekka Day -- National Wattle Day -- Melbourne Cup Day -- Christmas -- New Year's Eve -- Aboriginal festivals.

Australia's culture is an interesting mix of ancient traditions passed down by the native peoples, as well as the traditions and culture of England, where most of its immigrant population came from. This book describes how British influence and the traditions, beliefs, and rituals of indigenous peoples have developed into many of the lively and colorful festivals celebrated today. Young readers will also learn how the Australian people celebrate family occasions.

"Guided reading: O"--P. [4] of cover.

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