Join families from all corners of the globe as they share their much-loved recipes for special occasions and festivals. Whether they're for Ramadan or Passover, for a national day, a birthday or just a big family get-together, all the recipes are simple, heartfelt and delicious. The families, and the simple, step-by-step instructions, are illustrated in a bold, graphic-novel style. From Nigerian party rice to U.S. Halloween cookies, each recipe brings authentic international cuisines, traditions and stories to your table. Also featuring fascinating facts about regional festive traditions and ingredients. All the recipes are vegetarian, and instructions are also included to make them vegan, nut-free, dairy-free, egg-free and gluten-free - or any combination of these. Celebrations featured include: St David's Day (Wales)

Halloween (USA)

birthday (Italy)

Passover (Jewish diaspora)

Twelfth Night (France)

family time (Sudan)

Girls' Day (Japan)

Barbados Day (Barbados)

Christmas Eve (Germany)

Day of the Dead (Mexico)

Palm Sunday (Spain)

Lunar New Year (South Korea)

ANZAC Day (New Zealand)

pool party (Brazil)

Rice Festival (Indonesia)

Shrovetide (Finland)

Thanksgiving (Canada)

Ramadan (Bangladesh)

wedding (Guyana)

party (Nigeria)

New Year (Bulgaria)