First Children Encyclopedia

(Marvins-Underground-K-12) #1

Religious life


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Judaism
Jewish people meet to
worship and pray in a
special building called
a synagogue. A man or
woman called a rabbi
leads the worship.

Christianity


Christmas is a joyful festival


when Christians remember


how Jesus was born. There


are services in church,


and people celebrate


by exchanging


cards and gifts.


Hinduism
Hindus worship the gods
and goddesses in their homes
and in mandirs (temples). The
god Ganesha is said to bring
good luck and success.

Jesus was born in a
stable in Bethlehem.
Three kings brought
presents for him.


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In a synagogue, Jews listen
to readings from the Torah,
their holy book.
This is Ganesha, the
elephant-headed god.
Small
sword
Steel
bangle
Sikhism
Many Sikh men wear
five things to show
their faith. These are
uncut hair (often kept
tidy in a turban), a
wooden comb, a small
sword, a steel bangle,
and white undershorts.
Jesus
Three kings
Joseph
A building where Muslims worship Allah (God).

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