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Detailing 3,000 Observances from All 50 States and More Than 100 Nations
Revised and expanded, this now-classic compendium describes 3,000 holidays, festivals, commemorations, holy days, feasts and fasts, and other observances from all parts of the world. The entries cover popular, ethnic, religious, and historic events of international, national, regional, and local significance. This multi-purpose dictionary is ideal for schools and public libraries, religious organizations, community affairs groups, and others interested in learning about festive events.
What's New for the Fourth Edition
- Over 500 brand-new entries
- Updated contact information and web sites
- New appendices add background information on world holidays
- Overview of the world’s major religions
- Facts about countries of the world
- Phases of the moon and how they are used to calculate holidays and events
Indexes
- General Index - includes names, keywords, ethnic groups, geographic locations, religions, and subjects
- Chronological Index - lists all holidays and festivals by date
- Special Subject Index - includes separate Ancient/Pagan, Calendar, Folkloric, Historic, Promotional, and Sporting Indexes
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Edited by Cherie D. Abbey. Appendices. Indexes. Library Binding. 8 1/2 x 11. List price $145.
4th edition. 1,323 Pages. 978-0-7808-0994-9. December 2009. $129.00.
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