Encyclopedia of Holidays and Celebrations 3 Volume Set : A Country by Country Guide

ISBN-13: 9780816062355 / Angielski / Twarda / 2006 / 1200 str.

Matthew Dennis; Matthew Dennis

Opis

Encyclopedia of Holidays and Celebrations: A Country-by-Country Guide explores major holidays and festivals in 206 countries. The first two volumes are organized alphabetically by country. The third volume features overview articles that provide detailed information about major holidays celebrated around the world, as well as articles on major world religions. Two hundred black-and-white photographs complement the text, along with numerous sidebars and callouts focusing on fun facts relating to specific holidays. Additional features include calendar systems around the world, regional maps, indexes by holidays and countries, and a comprehensive index.