Encyclopedia of Holidays & Celebrations (Set of 3 Volumes) 01 Edition  (English, Paperback, Matthew Dennis)

Encyclopaedia of Holidays and Celebrations: A Country-by-Country Guide explores major holidays, festivals in 206 countries,. The first two volumes are organized alphabetically by country. The third volume features articles that provide detailed information about major holidays celebrated around the world, as well as articles on world's major religions.

About The Author
Matthew Dennis, Ph.D., is a professor of history at the University of Oregon in Eugene. He is the author of Red, White, and Blue Letter Days. An American Calendar, which explores the origins and traditions of U.S. holidays. His current research includes the study of memory and commemoration.

Table of Contents
Volume I: Country Entries A to K
Volume II: Country Entries L to Z
Volume III: Overview Entries A to Z