Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals

Christopher Corr is an established author/illustrator whose many books have won him international acclaim. He studied at the Royal College of Art, and now lives and works in London as an artist and tutor at Goldsmiths University.Irish-born Claire Grace studied English and Philosophy before becoming a commissioning editor of children’s books. She is the author of many books for children and has worked on a collection of award-winning titles. She now lives in Scotland where she spends her time writing, drinking coffee and dog spotting.

'A visual feast of culture from all around the world, from national holidays to street carnivals and religious festivals.'

• WelcomeSpringInternational Kite FestivalThe Carnival of BrazilCarnival FestivalsHoliInternational Women’s DaySt Patrick’s DayHanamiFestivals for PeopleEasterEarth DayGreen FestivalsGathering of NationsWalpurgis NightMay DayMartin Luther King Jr. DaySummer Palio di SienaInternational Children’s DayRamadanBarungaWhite Nights FestivalMusic FestivalPrideIndependence FestivalsGhost MonthEdinburgh Festival FringeHajjLa TomatinaFood FestivalsSummer SolsticeAutumn Mid-Autumn FestivalLa Maercé FestivalAlbuquerque International Balloon FiestaHalloweenDay of the DeadGuy Fawkes DayFire FestivalsDiwaliDésalpeThanksgivingMonkey Buffet FestivalAnimal FestivalsThe Pearly Kings and Queens Harvest FestivalWinter HanukkahWinter SolsticeIce and Snow FestivalsChristmasBodhi DayPongalChinese New YearValentine’s DayThe Festival of the Dancing MasksWater FestivalSaint Lucia’s DayJokkmokk MarketNew Year’s Even CountdownGlossary