Encyclopedia of New Year's holidays worldwide /
"The first encyclopedia devoted exclusively to the New Year, this work includes 320 entries focusing on the New Year from a global perspective. The bulk of the encyclopedia consists of national or regional entries detailing the principal traditions and customs of 130 countries, while 27 entries...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland & Co.,
[2008]
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| Summary: | "The first encyclopedia devoted exclusively to the New Year, this work includes 320 entries focusing on the New Year from a global perspective. The bulk of the encyclopedia consists of national or regional entries detailing the principal traditions and customs of 130 countries, while 27 entries discuss major calendar systems"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | vi, 313 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-291) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780786433933 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper) 0786433930 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper) |