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.
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Edition: | 4th ed. / edited by Helene Henderson. |
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Imprint: | Detroit, MI : Omnigraphics, c2009. |
Description: | xix, 1321 p. ; 24 cm. |
Language: | English |
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Format: | Print Book |
URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/6856416 |
Summary: | Describes the origins of more than 300 holidays observed in the United States and 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. |
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Item Description: | Rev. ed. of: Holiday symbols and customs / by Sue Ellen Thompson. 3rd ed. |
Physical Description: | xix, 1321 p. ; 24 cm. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 1089-1098) and index. |
ISBN: | 9780780809901 0780809904 |