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Western and Chinese New Year's celebrations / Elizabeth A. Dice.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Holidays and celebrations (New York, N.Y.)Publication details: New York : Chelsea House, c2009.Description: vii, 111 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 1604130938
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 394.2614 22
LOC classification:
  • GT4905 .D54 2009
Contents:
Origins of a calendar year -- Gregorian New Year's Eve/Day (December 31/January 1) -- Chinese New Year -- Africa -- Asia -- Europe -- Latin America and the Caribbean -- Middle East -- North America -- Oceania -- Glossary.
Summary: Examines how the Western and Chinese New Year's are celebrated around the world, discussing the holidays' origins, histories, and common practices, and examining how geography, culture, and history influence how they are observed.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 101-103) and index.

Origins of a calendar year -- Gregorian New Year's Eve/Day (December 31/January 1) -- Chinese New Year -- Africa -- Asia -- Europe -- Latin America and the Caribbean -- Middle East -- North America -- Oceania -- Glossary.

Examines how the Western and Chinese New Year's are celebrated around the world, discussing the holidays' origins, histories, and common practices, and examining how geography, culture, and history influence how they are observed.

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