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This first encyclopedia devoted exclusively to the New Year includes 320 entries that give a global perspective on the New Year, beyond its traditional Western associations with Christmas. National or regional entries detail the principal traditions and customs of 130 countries, while 27 entries discuss major calendar systems in current use or of significant historical interest.

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this encyclopedia brings to light for the first time in a dedicated text the universal idea of the new year" - Booklist/RBB

"a rich collage of divergent cultural customs and symbols...recommended" - Library Journal

"well researched...valuable" - ARBA

Encyclopedia of New Years Holidays Worldwide

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      Publisher: McFarland & Company
      Publication Date: 4/30/2014 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780786495450, 978-0786495450
      ISBN10: 0786495456

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This first encyclopedia devoted exclusively to the New Year includes 320 entries that give a global perspective on the New Year, beyond its traditional Western associations with Christmas. National or regional entries detail the principal traditions and customs of 130 countries, while 27 entries discuss major calendar systems in current use or of significant historical interest.

      Trade Review
      this encyclopedia brings to light for the first time in a dedicated text the universal idea of the new year" - Booklist/RBB

      "a rich collage of divergent cultural customs and symbols...recommended" - Library Journal

      "well researched...valuable" - ARBA

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