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Holidays, Festivals & Celebrations of the World Dictionary, 3rd edition (eBook version by Gale)

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Holidays, Festivals & Celebrations of the World Dictionary, 3rd edition (eBook version by Gale)

Holidays, Festivals & Celebrations of the World Dictionary, 3rd edition (eBook version by Gale)
Publisher: Omnigraphics, Inc./Thomson Gale | Number Of Pages: 925 | ISBN / ASIN: 0780809823 | 5MB

Revised and expanded, this now-classic compendium describes 2,500 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 Third Edition Nearly 500 brand-new entries
# Expanded section on calendar systems
# More web sites, e-mail addresses, and other contact information provided in entries
# Perpetual calendar
# Revised General Index combines four indexes for easier use
# Updated Appendices Admission Days and Facts about the States and Territories
# United States Presidents
# Domestic Tourism Information Sources
# International Tourism Information Sources
# Bibliography
# Legal Holidays by State
# Legal Holidays by Country
# 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