The Story of Santa Klaus
The Story of Santa Klaus

Author: William S. Walsh

Publisher:

Published: 1909

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13:

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Traces the history of Santa Klaus, alias St. Nicholas, the patron saint of children. Also relates the origins, legends, and customs of Christmas.

Holidays Around the World, 6th Ed.
Holidays Around the World, 6th Ed.

Author: James Chambers

Publisher: Infobase Holdings, Inc

Published: 2018-01-01

Total Pages: 4510

ISBN-13: 0780816587

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A comprehensive reference guide that covers over 3,500 observances. Features both secular and religious events from many different cultures, countries, and ethnic groups. Includes contact information for events; multiple appendices with background information on world holidays; extensive bibliography; multiple indexes.

Holidays, Festivals, and Celebrations of the World Dictionary
Holidays, Festivals, and Celebrations of the World Dictionary

Author: Helene Henderson

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 884

ISBN-13:

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From the pilgrimage to Mecca to the Wizard of Oz Festival, the new edition of this classic compendium circles the globe describing more than 2,000 holidays, rituals, and other notable occasions. Special features include Millennium coverage, web sites on holidays, sections on U.S. states and territories and U.S. presidents (including major landmarks), domestic and international tourism contact information, new annotated bibliography, updated coverage of calendar systems, and more.