Holidays and Anniversaries of the World [Hardcover]

Urdang (Author), Beth A. Baker (Editor)

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For those seeking a source where "every religious and civil observance in modern times has been documented . . .," this exhaustive listing will surely come close to fulfilling its promise. Under each of the days in the year are found holidays, Saints' and Blesseds' days (nearly 3000), birthdates of celebrities and the famous, and world historical events since the beginning of recorded history. A 97-page index will assist in quickly associating names, terms, and events. Less depth of information on special days is provided than in Jane M. Hatch's American Book of Days or Ruth W. Gregory's venerable standard, Anniversaries and Holidays . Recommended for quick reference access. Stanley P. Hodge, Ball St. Univ. Lib., Muncie, Ind.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1184 pages
• Publisher: Gale; 3 edition (October 30, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810354772
• ISBN-13: 978-0810354777
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.8 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #117,183 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #16 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Holidays
  • #67 in Books > Education & Reference > Encyclopedias > Mythology & Folklore

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5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME, EDUCATIONAL and FUN!, November 25, 1999

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This review is from: Holidays and Anniversaries of the World (Hardcover)

This book is huge! It goes through every day of the year, listing holidays around the world inlcuding all religions and nationalities. It lists historical events for that day, famous birthdays, etc.

I highly recommend it for anyone who needs some creative ideas on a month-to-month basis other than the standard holidays. It lists those goofie, off-the-wall celebrations: Did you know January 4 (pg.2) is "National Trivia Day?" Or that February (pg. 87-88) is also has "National Pickle Week" (I always thought it was in May!) or "Kraut and Frankfurter Week" or is "National Potato Lover's Month?" And although August (pg. 584) doesn't have any national holidays it does have "National Clown Week" and ironically "National Beauty Queen Week." LOL Who thinks of this stuff anyway?

I bought this as a reference book for ideas for my website. But, teachers, social event supervisors, etc. might find it a great resource for projects also.