Holidays and Traditions: Reference

A number of reference books on holidays can be found around the call numbers GT 3925-4803, including:

• Holidays, festivals, and celebrations of the world dictionary - REF. GT3925 .H64 2005
• The folklore of world holidays - REF. GT3930 .F65 1998
• The American book of days - REF. GT4803 .D6 2000
• African-American holidays, festivals, and celebrations - REF. GT4803.A2 G39 2007

Chase’s calendar of events is another standard (and very thorough) title, with official and unofficial holidays - REF. D11.5 .C482

Reference books on holidays can be in the CE call numbers (calendars).  Some examples:

• Religious holidays and calendars - REF. CE6 .R45 2004
• Holidays and anniversaries of the world - REF. CE76 .H65

Reference books on holidays can also be in the B call numbers, for those focusing on religion or social etiquette:

• Understanding Islam and Muslim traditions - REF. BP161.3 .G85 2004
• Multicultural manners : essential rules of etiquette for the 21st century - REF. BJ1854 .D75 2005

Encyclopedia of Global Religion - Basic information about religious holidays and festivals around the world.

Information Please Almanac - Fast facts on, and current dates of, major holidays.

St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture, 2nd ed. - Information about American holidays and cultural traditions surrounding them.