American Indian Festivals

Download or read book Native American Festivals & Ceremonies written by Jenna Glatzer and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-09-29 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From pre-Columbian times to the present day, Native Americans have enjoyed celebrating holidays and other special occasions. Tribes celebrated festivals and ceremonies throughout the year. These included everything from significant events in a person's life, the changing of the seasons, the arrival of special people or places, and elements of nature. This book discusses the important festivals and ceremonies celebrated by tribes in specific regions, outlining the form of the festival and how each was celebrated.