Encyclopedia of Observances, Holidays & Celebrations

Encyclopedia of Observances, Holidays & Celebrations

by MobileReference
Encyclopedia of Observances, Holidays & Celebrations

Encyclopedia of Observances, Holidays & Celebrations

by MobileReference

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Overview

The illustrated book gives historical and cultural background of major holidays around the world. Introduces major world carnival, festivals and parades.

Features

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  • When is Vietnamese New Year, and how is it celebrated?
  • Educate yourself about world celebrations, observations, parades, carnivals, festivals and holidays
  • Use your down time to read about your favorite holidays
  • Navigate from Table of Contents or search for words or phrases.
  • Access the e-book anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway.

Table of Contents

Index By Month | A-Z Index

Holidays: Overview | National Holidays | International | Labour Day | Flag Day | Independence Day | Republic Day | Federal holiday (USA) | Unofficial | New Year | Secular Holidays List | Holidays of Japan | Chinese Holidays

Religious Holidays: Christian | Buddhist | Muslim | Jewish | Hindu | Bah�'� | Celtic/Pagan/Neopagan

Festivals: Overview | Arts Festival | Beer Festival | Literary Festival | Film Festival | Music Festival | Food Festival | Religious Festival | Sand Festival | Theatre Festival | Hot air balloon festivals | LGBT Festivals | Storytelling festival | New Media art festivals | Renaissance fair
Festivals by Country: Australia | Romania | Iran | Canada | United States | United Kingdom | Hindu | China | Japan

Carnivals: Overview | History | Around the world: Cities | Europe | Latin America | North America & Australia | Carnivals List | Parades | Parties

About Calendars: Liturgical year | Gregorian calendar | Roman Catholic calendar of saints | Islamic Calendar | Buddhist Calendar | Hebrew Calendar | Chinese Calendar


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781605011776
Publisher: MobileReference
Publication date: 01/01/2010
Series: Mobi Reference
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 3 MB
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