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 |
Other uniform titles: | Henderson, Helene, 1963- Thompson, Sue Ellen, 1948- Holiday symbols and customs. |
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ISBN: | 9780780809901 (hardcover : alk. paper) 0780809904 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
Notes: | Rev. ed. of: Holiday symbols and customs / by Sue Ellen Thompson. 3rd ed. Includes bibliographical references (p. 1089-1098) and index. |
Summary: | "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. |
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