My Christian Year

by Cath Senker

Following the calendar year, this book explores the ways in which the main festivals that highlight a Christian child's year are celebrated. The ceremonies, food, clothing, stories, and other customs associated with such festivals as Christmas, Easter, Advent, Lent, Epiphany, and Harvest are detailed in simple terms and colorful photographs. Look inside nine-year-old Jana's diary to see a child's perspective on what it's like to be involved in each of the festivals.

32 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2004

Reviews

[Kanoa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I bought this book a number of years ago to read with my (now grown) children but never got around to it. Before clearing it out of my personal library, I wanted to read through it to decide where it would be best to send it next. It's a simple to understand description of various Christian celebrations that could provide a good overview for young children. There are a couple of things of which to be aware though. First, the book has a definite Catholic bent, so if your family attends a Protestant church that has moved fairly far away from Catholic doctrine, it may be a bit confusing. Additionally, the young girl who's diary pages accompany the text lives in England and seems to attend a Catholic school. For American audiences attending government schools, the discussions about learning about Jesus and the saints at school might require some discussion. Overall, it is a straightforward look at the Catholic religious year and could be great as a discussion starter for families with younger children.