Encyclopedia of Easter, Carnival, and Lent
by Tanya Gulevich
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A guide to this seasonʼs joyous celebration and solemn worship, including folk customs, religious observances, history, legends, folklore, symbols, and related days from Europe, the Americas, and around the world. This reference work contains more than 150 alphabetically arranged entries that cover all aspects of Easter, Carnival, and Lent. These entries cover the holidayʼs history, myths, legends, customs, religious observances, related holidays, and symbols from around the world. show more Black-and-white illustrations complement the text and several entries are devoted to the celebration of Easter in different countries and parts of the world. Two appendices provide a general bibliography and a list of Easter-related web sites. Completing the work is a comprehensive index, bibliography, and list of web sites. show lessTags
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- Nonfiction, Reference, Religion & Spirituality, Tween
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- 394.2667 — Society, government, & culture Customs, etiquette & folklore General customs Special Occasions Holidays Christian holidays Easter
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- GT4935 .G85 — Geography, Anthropology and Recreation Manners and customs (General) Manners and customs (General) Customs relative to public and social life
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