Every Month Is a New Year

By Marilyn Singer, Susan L. Roth (Illustrator)

Discover New Year celebrations worldwide, each with unique traditions and customs.

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48 pages· 1,529 words· Est. 13 min read

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Explore a world of New Year celebrations through vibrant poems that journey from China's festive parades to Ethiopia's Enkutatash. Each month unveils a new cultural tradition, inviting readers to experience the joy and diversity of global festivities. From the familiar to the lesser-known, these celebrations are rich with history and customs, offering a glimpse into the heart of different cultures. Dive into this poetic collection and uncover the stories behind sixteen unique New Year celebrations, each bringing its own spirit of renewal and hope.

From the publisher

Happy New Year . . . in July! This versatile collection of engaging original poems showcases New Year celebrations throughout the year and around the world. In many places around the globe, the new year starts on January 1. But not everywhere! Chinese New Year is celebrated in January or February. Iranians observe Nowruz in March. For Thai people, Songkran occurs in April. Ethiopians greet the new year at Enkutatash in September. All these celebrations, and many others, have deep-rooted traditions and treasured customs.Acclaimed poet Marilyn Singer has created a lively poetry collection that highlights sixteen of these fascinating festivities, some well-known and some less familiar. Together with Susan L. Roth’s captivating collage illustrations, the poems take readers to the heart of these beloved holidays. Every month of the year, somewhere in the world people celebrate with joy and good wishes for a happy new year.

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