How Long to Read Celebrating Life Customs around the World [3 volumes]

How Long Does it Take to Read Celebrating Life Customs around the World [3 volumes]?

It takes the average reader 19 hours and 28 minutes to read Celebrating Life Customs around the World [3 volumes] by Victoria R. Williams

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This book documents hundreds of customs and traditions practiced in countries outside of the United States, showcasing the diversity of birth, coming-of-age, and death celebrations worldwide. From the beginning of our lives to the end, all of humanity celebrates life's milestones through traditions and unique customs. In the United States, we have specific events like baby showers, rites of passage such as Bat and Bar Mitzvahs and "sweet 16" birthday parties, and sober end-of-life traditions like obituaries and funeral services that honor those who have died. But what kinds of customs and traditions are practiced in other countries? How do people in other cultures welcome babies, prepare to enter into adulthood, and commemorate the end of the lives of loved ones? This three-volume encyclopedia covers more than 300 birth, life, and death customs, with the books' content organized chronologically by life stage. Volume 1 focuses on birth and childhood customs, Volume 2 documents adolescent and early-adulthood customs, and Volume 3 looks at aging and death customs. The entries in the first volume examine pre-birth traditions, such as baby showers and other gift-giving events, and post-birth customs, such as naming ceremonies, child-rearing practices, and traditions performed to ward off evil or promote good health. The second volume contains information about rites of passage as children become adults, including indigenous initiations, marriage customs, and religious ceremonies. The final volume concludes with coverage on customs associated with aging and death, such as retirement celebrations, elaborate funeral processions, and the creation of fantasy coffins. The set features beautiful color inserts that illustrate examples of celebrations and ceremonies and includes an appendix of excerpts from primary documents that include legislation on government-accepted names, wedding vows, and maternity/paternity leave regulations.

How long is Celebrating Life Customs around the World [3 volumes]?

Celebrating Life Customs around the World [3 volumes] by Victoria R. Williams is 1,137 pages long, and a total of 292,209 words.

This makes it 384% the length of the average book. It also has 357% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Celebrating Life Customs around the World [3 volumes] Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 26 hours and 36 minutes to read Celebrating Life Customs around the World [3 volumes] aloud.

What Reading Level is Celebrating Life Customs around the World [3 volumes]?

Celebrating Life Customs around the World [3 volumes] is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Celebrating Life Customs around the World [3 volumes]?

Celebrating Life Customs around the World [3 volumes] by Victoria R. Williams is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy Celebrating Life Customs around the World [3 volumes] by Victoria R. Williams on Amazon click the button below.