Todo Sobre Los Villancicos (All about Christmas Carols)

Product Description

Historically, a "carol" is a song or dance of praise or joy. They used to be performed during all four seasons. Today, most young readers know the carols many people sing at Christmastime, including "Oh, Christmas Tree" and "Jolly Old St. Nicholas." Entire radio stations will marathon-play these tunes during December. Where did the tradition for these songs begin? How are they used around the world? Beginning readers find out these facts and more within the pages of this festive volume.

About the Author

Kristen Rajczak Nelson has written and edited hundreds of nonfiction books for children on a variety of subjects, from the importance of voting to biographies of inspiring men and women. She received a B.A. in English with a minor in journalism from Gannon University and an M.A. in Arts Journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. She loves Broadway musicals, trying out new recipes, and exploring the area around her Western New York home with her family.