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Contents
New Year’s Concerts: an Encounter between the East and the West in Music / 1
The Chinese Worship of the Kitchen God and the Greek Belief in the Goddess of the Hearth / 13
A Reunion Dinner: an Annual Celebration for the Whole Family / 23
Colorful New Year Celebrations in the East and the West / 35
Lanterns VS Roses / 49
How to Honor the Departed in Different Cultures / 61
Say Something Romantic to Your Mom on This Day! / 71
May You Keep a Childlike Heart. / 81
How Was the Ancient Dragon Boat Steered Toward the World / 91
The Sweet Smell of Zongzi Wafts Far and Wide / 103
A Journey to “a Midsummer Night’s Dream” / 117
When the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl Meet Valentine / 131
How to Express Gratitude in Different Cultures / 145
Wish You a Merry Christmas. / 157
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◎序言(引言/导言/出版后记/编辑手记/跋) Introduction
The world is a garden of diverse civilizations. Diversity spurs interaction among civilizations, which in turn promotes mutual learning and their further development.
As a major project implemented by the China News Service, a state news agency, the “W.E. Talk Comics” book series illustrates the similarities and differences between the East and the West in different aspects. Through the conversations between Mr. Kong and young Marco Polo, two cartoon figures, it tries to demonstrate humanity’s profound wisdom, rich emotions, and aspirations for a better life.
This volume, with a focus on major festivals in the East and the West, presents the origins, celebrations, and significance of such festivals as the Chinese New Year, the Dragon Boat Festival, the International Children’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
We hope that these comics will help promote mutual understanding among civilizations.