Holiday Symbols and Customs

by Sue Ellen Thompson (Editor), Jill Ellen Briscoe

This guide describes more than 1,000 well-known holidays, customs, and traditions from around the world, including major sporting events such as the Indy 500, perennial favorites such as St. Patrick's Day, and lesser-known customs such as Nigeria's Ogun Festival. The listings run from one to several pages in length and are alphabetized by the name of each holiday or custom. Categories include type of holiday, when and where celebrated, associated symbols and customs, colors, related holidays, a brief description of the origin and significance, and contact information and web sites. The expanded third edition includes more major sporting events, African and Native American holidays, and international holidays from India, Tibet, Nepal, and Southeast Asia. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

750 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1998

Reviews

[Aaron Carlberg]

Great little reference book