Holiday symbols and customs
Subtitle: a guide to the legend and lore behind the traditions, rituals, foods, games, animals, and other symbols and activities associated with holidays and holy days, feasts and fasts, and other celebrations, covering ancient, calendar, religious, historic, folkloric, national, promotional, and sporting events, as observed in the united states and around the world.
Contributors: Henderson, Helene, 1963-; Thompson, Sue Ellen, 1948-
Edition: 4th ed. / edited by Helene Henderson.
Publisher: Omnigraphics
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Detroit
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1321
ISBN-13: 9780780809901
Subjects: Holidays; Festivals; Fasts and feasts
Description: "Describes the origins of 323 holidays around the world. Explains where, when, and how each event is celebrated, with detailed information on the symbols and customs associated with the holiday. Includes contact information and web sites for related organizations"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Rev. ed. of: Holiday symbols and customs / by Sue Ellen Thompson. 3rd ed.

Includes bibliographical references and index.