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245 0 0 _aHolidays, festivals, and celebrations of the world dictionary :
_bdetailing 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 ... /
_cedited by Cherie D. Abbey.
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250 _aforth edition.
260 1 _aDetroit :
_bOmnigraphics,
_c(c)2010.
300 _axviii, 1323 pages ;
_c29 cm.
336 _atext
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337 _aunmediated
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338 _avolume
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380 _aDictionary
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 1093-1118)-and indexes.
505 0 _tDedication to Leslie Shepard
_tForeword to the Fourth edition/
_rJack Santino
_tForeword to the Third edition/
_rLeslie Shepard
_tPreface
_tHolidays, festivals, and celebrations of the world dictionary
_tAppendices
_t1: Glossary of words relating to time
_t2: Calendars throughout history: an overview of calendar systems around the world
_t3: Comparative table of calendar systems
_t4: Phases of the Moon from 2009 to 2020 given in Eastern standard time
_t5: Overview of the world's major religions
_t6: Facts about the US States and territories
_t7: Legal holidays by state
_t8: Tourism information sources for the US States and North America
_t9: Facts about the US Presidents
_t10: Facts about countries around the world
_t11: Legal holidays by country
_t12: Tourism information sources for countries around the world
_t13: Bibliography
_tIndexes
_t1: Chronological indexes: Fixed days and events
_t2: Chronological indexes: Movable days
_t3: Special subject index
_tAncient/pagan
_tCalendar
_tFolkloric
_tHistoric
_tPromotional
_tSporting
_t4: General index.
520 _aFrom 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.
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