This category includes a wide range of reference works on different cultures, religions, holidays, festivals, celebrations, and related subjects. Among the titles described here are the now-classic compendium Holidays, Festivals & Celebrations of the World Dictionary and encyclopedias on individual holidays, including Christmas, New Year's, and Easter. Holiday Symbols & Customs focuses on the symbols and customs associated with a wide range of holidays and celebrations, while Religious Holidays & Calendars provides an in-depth look at the calendars and holidays for 30 religious groups worldwide. Understanding Islam furnishes detailed information about Muslim holidays and days of observance while providing information about religious practices, customs, and folklore. Other titles describe African-American and Hispanic-American achievement.

Well-Received by Reviewers

• Encyclopedia of Christmas & New Year's Celebrations
  "Outstanding Reference Source" - American Library Association
• Encyclopedia of Easter, Carnival & Lent
  "This volume provides more in-depth information than most reference books of this ilk....Excellent resource." - School Library Journal, May 2002
• Halloween Program Sourcebook
  "Sure to be a welcome addition to public library reference collections and school media centers." - Libres
• Holiday Symbols & Customs
  "Highly recommended. All libraries." - Choice, Association of College and Research Libraries, January 2004
  "This thorough work offers more facts than most holiday encyclopedias." - School Library Journal, November 2000 (previous edition)
• Holidays, Festivals & Celebrations of the World Dictionary
  "The most comprehensive compilation available on the subject." - Booklist, American Library Association, October 1, 2003
• Religious Holidays & Calendars
  "The scope of this book is unique in its coverage.... should be given purchase consideration by high schools, public libraries, and undergraduate libraries." - Booklist, American Library Association