Life events and rites of passage
Subtitle: the customs and symbols of major life-cycle milestones, including cultural, secular, and religious traditions observed in the United States
By: by Jeff Hill and Peggy Daniels ; foreword by Clifton D. Bryant.
Contributors: Daniels, Peggy.
Publisher: Omnigraphics
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Detroit, MI
Language: eng
Number of pages: 498
ISBN-13: 9780780807358
Subjects: Rites and ceremonies -- United States; United States -- Social life and customs
Description: "Provides information about the history, symbols, customs, and traditions of important life-cycle events within the broad range of cultural and religious groups in the United States. Entries are arranged in sections on birth and childhood, coming of age, adulthood, and death and mourning"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.