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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• Author(s): Henderson, Helene, 1963-; Thompson, Sue Ellen, 1948-, Thompson, Sue Ellen, 1948-, Thompson, Sue Ellen, 1948-, Holiday symbols and customs
• Language:
  English
• Publication Information:
  Detroit, MI : Omnigraphics, c2009.
• Publication Date:
  2009
• Physical Description:
  xix, 1321 pages ; 24 cm.
• Publication Type:
  Book
• Document Type:
  Bibliographies; Non-fiction
• Subject Terms:
  Holidays; Festivals; Fasts and feasts
• Availability: 1 Holdings

• Additional Information
  • Publication Information:
    Fourth edition / edited by Helene Henderson.
  • Abstract:
    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.
  • Notes:
    Rev. ed. of: Holiday symbols and customs / by Sue Ellen Thompson. 3rd ed.
    Includes bibliographical references and index.
    1
  • ISBN:
    9780780809901 (alk. paper) :
  • Accession Number:
    2008028403
  • Accession Number:
    232921900
  • Accession Number:
    ccp.465684

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• Branch: Main Library - Reference Area
• Call Number: 394.26 HOLIDAY

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