Everyday Traditions: Simple Family Rituals for Connection And Comfort

by Nava Atlas

Offers simple, meaningful traditions for parents to pass along to their children and addresses such topics as preserving family history, creating memories, and building family identity.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction

158 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Nava Atlas is the author and illustrator of many well-known vegetarian and vegan cookbooks, including 5-Ingredient Vegan, Wild About Greens, Vegan Holiday Kitchen, and many others. Her first book was Vegetariana, now considered a classic in its field. In addition, she has published two books of satire, including Secret Recipes for the Modern Wife. Her latest nonfiction book is The Literary Ladies' Guide to the Writing Life (https://www.literaryladiesguide.com), an exploration of what it means to create a writer's life, through the first-person narratives of twelve classic authors of the past.

Nava is also a visual artist, specializing in limited edition artist’s books and text-driven objects and installations. Her work has been shown nationally in museums, galleries, and alternative art spaces. Her limited edition books are housed in numerous collections of artist’s books, including the special collections libraries of The Museum of Modern Art (NY), National Museum of Women in the Arts (Washington, DC), National Library at the Victoria and Albert Museum (London), Brooklyn Museum, Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and dozens of academic collections. Learn more about Nava’s work at TheVeganAtlas.com and navaatlasart.com.

Reviews

[Eva · Rating 4 out of 5]

lovely little book, I sat down and (almost) read straight through it and know I will use it as a reference for ideas and inspiration. It has a permanent place on my shelf.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great ideas for family traditions to mark the seasons and other special occasions.