Junior worldmark encyclopedia of world holidays / World holidays [Robert H. Griffin and Ann H. Shurgin]. - Detroit : U�X�L, c2000. - 4 v. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

v. 1. Buddha's birthday, Carnival, Christmas -- v. 2. Easter, Halloween and festivals of the dead -- v. 3. Hanukkah, Independence Day, Kwanzaa -- v. 4. New Year, Ramadan and Id Al-Fitr, Thanksgiving and harvest festivals.

Provides descriptions of celebrations around the world, including national and cultural holidays, such as Independence Day and New Year's Day, which are commemorated on different days for different reasons in a number of countries.

0787639273 : $169.00

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Holidays--Encyclopedias.
Festivals--Encyclopedias.

GT3933 / .J86 2000

394.26/03