Holiday symbols and customs : a guide to the legend and lore behind the traditions, rituals, foods, games, animals, and other symbols and activities associated with holidays and holy days, feasts and fasts, and other celebrations, covering ancient, calendar, religious, historic, folkloric, national, promotional, and sporting events, as observed in the united states and around the world

"Describes the origins of 323 holidays around the world. Explains where, when, and how each event is celebrated, with detailed information on the symbols and customs associated with the holiday. Includes contact information and web sites for related organizations"--Provided by publisher

Bibliographic Details

Corporate Author:	Anne and Joseph Trachtman Memorial Book Fund
Other Authors:	Henderson, Helene, 1963-, Thompson, Sue Ellen, 1948-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Detroit MI : Omnigraphics, c2009 Detroit MI : ©2009 Detroit, MI : c2009 Detroit MI : [2009]
Edition:	4th ed
Subjects:	Fasts and feasts Festivals Holidays Reference works
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