Book
Celebrate Valentine's Day / Carolyn Otto ; consultant, Jack Santino.
Examines the origins, customs, and social aspects of Valentine's Day. Includes recipe.
Record details
- ISBN: 1426302134
- ISBN: 9781426302138
- Physical Description: 32 p. : col. ill., col. map.
- Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2008.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 29) and Internet addresses. |
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| Subject: | Saint Valentine's Day |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Cookstown Branch | J 394.2618 Ott | 31681001860568 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Describes how Valentine's Day is celebrated around the world. - Baker & Taylor
Introduces children to a varied selection of religious and cultural holidays through fascinating facts, prayers, songs, recipes, color photos, and more, and includes backmatter for parents and teachers. - Grand Central Pub
In the mood for love? Whose heart has not been won over on February 14âthe day reserved for celebrating love in its many formsâaround the world. Celebrate Valentineâs Day focuses on historical and cultural aspects of this holiday and the international traditions, food, and celebrations associated with it. This celebration of love includes fun facts; a recipe; a map showing the location of all photographs; a resource list of books, videos, and Web sites; and a note from an expert consultant, aimed at parents and teachers, which deepens our understanding of the holidayâs importance and meaning. The history of the holiday is shrouded in mystery, but we do know that Valentineâs Day wasnât always a time for red roses, candy hearts, and frilly greeting cards. 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. We discover how, according to one legend, St. Valentine was a priest imprisoned for defying the emperor. Before being put to death, he sent the first "valentine" âa letter that he signed "From your Valentine," words still used on cards today. Readers discover a range of international Valentineâs Day traditions: making and exchanging cards decorated with hearts, lace, and ribbons; giving flowers, candy, balloons, and other gifts to friends and loved ones; attending special parties at school; and baking of cookies and other treats. We learn how the holidayâs popularity has grown around the world, particularly in Korea and Japan, where office workers give chocolates to their co-workers on Valentineâs Day.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. - Random House, Inc.
In the mood for love? Whose heart has not been won over on February 14âthe day reserved for celebrating love in its many formsâaround the world.
Celebrate Valentineâs Day focuses on historical and cultural aspects of this holiday and the international traditions, food, and celebrations associated with it. This celebration of love includes fun facts; a recipe; a map showing the location of all photographs; a resource list of books, videos, and Web sites; and a note from an expert consultant, aimed at parents and teachers, which deepens our understanding of the holidayâs importance and meaning.
The history of the holiday is shrouded in mystery, but we do know that Valentineâs Day wasnât always a time for red roses, candy hearts, and frilly greeting cards. 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. We discover how, according to one legend, St. Valentine was a priest imprisoned for defying the emperor. Before being put to death, he sent the first "valentine" âa letter that he signed "From your Valentine," words still used on cards today.
Readers discover a range of international Valentineâs Day traditions: making and exchanging cards decorated with hearts, lace, and ribbons; giving flowers, candy, balloons, and other gifts to friends and loved ones; attending special parties at school; and baking of cookies and other treats. We learn how the holidayâs popularity has grown around the world, particularly in Korea and Japan, where office workers give chocolates to their co-workers on Valentineâs Day.
National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
