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Reviewed Titles The Ancient Celtic Festivals and How We Celebrate Them Today	Frank E. Gerace Reviews Added April 12, 2005 The Ancient Celtic Festivals and How We Celebrate Them Today Author: Frank E. Gerace Publisher: Inner Traditions International Available At: Bookstores Everywhere Publishing Date: October 2000 Genre: Middle Reader: Nonfiction/Holidays Format: Hardback Price: $18.00 ISBN: 0-89281-8220 Reviewer: Ayden Delacroix As parents we want our children to learn about ancient cultures but at the same time we want it to be fun. The Ancient Celtic Festivals is a great way to introduce an ancient culture and whet children's appetites for more. Children adore holidays but most can't tell you the reason behind the holiday. Written in a way they'll find intriguing, but never talking down, every page is a fun-filled journey, drawing children into the lives of the ancient Celts. Beautiful illustrations enhance and add to the storyline. With short sections addressing different festivals, calendars and even ways of life, the information remains concise, exciting and inviting and the children don't view the learning as boring. As a pagan parent, I've read many books introducing the Wheel of the Year to children and they all shared one thing: children couldn't relate. The Ancient Celtic Festivals revolves around the people. It explains the reasons the festivals were held and why they were important. Focusing on the Celts as a people drove home the reason behind the festivals and encouraged my kids and their friends to study other cultures and their holidays. The Ancient Celtic Festivals is a must have for any parent, whether they follow a pagan path or not. It is sure to spark a child's interest in history. Return to top of page. This page was last updated on January 1, 2008 This page and all its contents are Copyright© 2002-2008 In the Library Reviews and the individual reviewers. Except where noted, all graphics are Copyright© Eos Development and are used with permission. All book covers are Copyright© their respective publishers and are used with permission. The In the Library Reviews logo is Copyright© 2002 by In the Library Reviews/Sharyn McGinty. Site maintained by In the Library Reviews.