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Festival Series Series

All Year Round

Christian Calendar of Celebrations

Paperback
September 1995
9781869890476
More details
  • Publisher
    Hawthorn Press
  • Published
    1st September 1995
  • ISBN 9781869890476
  • Language English
  • Pages 320 pp.
$20.00

This book is a festival store cupboarda treasure trove of tomorrow's fond childhood memories, all mingled with a mix of colored thread, delicious cooking smells, softly sparkling candlelight, and the snatches of favorite songs. Brimming with stories, poems, activities, things to make, and songs,

All Year Round offers a friendly guide to the seasonal round of festivals. Helpful drawings and diagrams illustrate this practical book. It contains a wealth of experience that can help families find their own way around the year.

Parents are encouraged to develop their traditions and family ways using this as a springboard. As the authors say, "the words are ours, the festivals are yours."

The authors believe that observing a round of festivals is an enjoyable way of bringing rhythm into children's lives, a way of providing meaningful landmarks to look forward to. Experiencing the unfolding year through stories, poems, and making seasonal tables encourages a love of nature. Each festival has a character of its own, bringing a special gift to family life. Celebrating together is important for families in all kinds of ways.

This book offers suggestions about how to get going to all those who wish to deepen their understanding of the festive year.

"Delightful illustrations, hundreds of things to make, recipes to enjoy, and songs to share make this book a real family treasury."

The Green Parent

“Inspirational, crammed full of information. A lovely book for festivals and celebrations.”

Education Otherwise

Ann Druitt

Ann Druitt trained as an artist. She divides her time between teaching and writing.

Christine Fynes-Clinton

Christine Fynes-Clinton works as a music teacher and doll-maker and leads workshops on festivals and family life.

Marije Rowling

Marije Rowling was an art teacher in Holland before she came to study in England. A wife and mother, Marije has spent her time as a homemaker, crafter, artist, and teacher, weaving the Waldorf thread into a very rich tapestry.