Holidays, festivals, and celebrations of the world dictionary : detailing more than 3,000 observances from all 50 states and more than 100 nations : a compendious reference guide to popular, ethnic, religious, national, and ancient holidays ... /
Holidays, festivals, and celebrations of the world dictionary : detailing more than 3,000 observances from all 50 states and more than 100 nations : a compendious reference guide to popular, ethnic, religious, national, and ancient holidays ... /
edited by Cherie D. Abbey.
- forth edition.
- Detroit : Omnigraphics, (c)2010.
- xviii, 1323 pages ; 29 cm.
Dedication to Leslie Shepard -- Foreword to the Fourth edition/ Foreword to the Third edition/ Preface -- Holidays, festivals, and celebrations of the world dictionary -- Appendices -- 1: Glossary of words relating to time -- 2: Calendars throughout history: an overview of calendar systems around the world -- 3: Comparative table of calendar systems -- 4: Phases of the Moon from 2009 to 2020 given in Eastern standard time -- 5: Overview of the world's major religions -- 6: Facts about the US States and territories -- 7: Legal holidays by state -- 8: Tourism information sources for the US States and North America -- 9: Facts about the US Presidents -- 10: Facts about countries around the world -- 11: Legal holidays by country -- 12: Tourism information sources for countries around the world -- 13: Bibliography -- Indexes -- 1: Chronological indexes: Fixed days and events -- 2: Chronological indexes: Movable days -- 3: Special subject index -- Ancient/pagan -- Calendar -- Folkloric -- Historic -- Promotional -- Sporting -- 4: General index. Jack Santino -- Leslie Shepard --
From Publisher's website: 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.
9780780809949
2009041138
Festivals--Dictionaries.
Holidays--Dictionaries.
GT3925 / .H655 2010 GT3925
Dedication to Leslie Shepard -- Foreword to the Fourth edition/ Foreword to the Third edition/ Preface -- Holidays, festivals, and celebrations of the world dictionary -- Appendices -- 1: Glossary of words relating to time -- 2: Calendars throughout history: an overview of calendar systems around the world -- 3: Comparative table of calendar systems -- 4: Phases of the Moon from 2009 to 2020 given in Eastern standard time -- 5: Overview of the world's major religions -- 6: Facts about the US States and territories -- 7: Legal holidays by state -- 8: Tourism information sources for the US States and North America -- 9: Facts about the US Presidents -- 10: Facts about countries around the world -- 11: Legal holidays by country -- 12: Tourism information sources for countries around the world -- 13: Bibliography -- Indexes -- 1: Chronological indexes: Fixed days and events -- 2: Chronological indexes: Movable days -- 3: Special subject index -- Ancient/pagan -- Calendar -- Folkloric -- Historic -- Promotional -- Sporting -- 4: General index. Jack Santino -- Leslie Shepard --
From Publisher's website: 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.
9780780809949
2009041138
Festivals--Dictionaries.
Holidays--Dictionaries.
GT3925 / .H655 2010 GT3925