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Holiday symbols and customs : 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.
Edition Statement:5th edition.
Imprint:Detroit, MI : Omnigraphics, Inc., [2015]
Descriptionpages cm
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Note:"Describes the origins of over 365 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.
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