Discover some of the fascinating stories and traditions that lie behind the festivals of many cultures. This cross-cultural collection includes stores from the Russian New year, the Indian Festival of Holi, the Moon Festival of China and of course, Christmas.
The Spirit of the Silk Road is your guide as you journey through this book from Chang-an to Samarkand, following one of the arterial caravan routes of the silk traders. As you travel across treacherous deserts and through lonely mountain passes, you will learn about the importance of silk as a commodity, see some of the distinctive customs of the Central Asia people, and join in many storytelli…