Holidays, Festivals and Celebrations of the World Dictionary: Detailing More Than 3,300 Observances From All 50 States and More Than 100 Nations, A ... Guide to Popular, Ethnic, Religious, Natio

&quot;A comprehensive dictionary that describes more than 3,300 holidays and festivals celebrated around the world. Features both secular and religious events from many different cultures, countries, and ethnic groups. Includes contact information for events; multiple appendices with background information on world holidays; extensive bibliography; multiple indexes&quot;--<p>Holidays, Festivals, and Celebrations of the World Dictionary has long been considered the standard reference source for information on holidays and other events. This new edition will include more than 3,300 holidays, festivals, commemorations, holy days, feasts and fasts, and other observances from all parts of the world-- international, national, regional, and local.