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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. -- 4th ed. / edited by Helene Henderson. 2009 . - 1348
s.. Rev. ed. of: Holiday symbols and customs / by Sue Ellen
Thompson. 3rd ed..
Includes bibliographical references and index. Summary: "Describes
the origins of 323 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. - ISBN 978-0-7808-0990-1
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http://archive.org/details/HeleneHenderson-HolidaySymbolsAndCustoms4thEdition