Anniversaries And Holidays; Author: Trawicky, Bernard; Hardback; Book

Author: Trawicky, Bernard
Edition #5; Hardback; Book; Bibliography, Index
400 pages
Published: June 2000
American Library Association
ISBN: 0838906958

An all-new edition is cause for celebration! With more than 3,000 listings honoring a variety of cultural traditions, this authoritative, painstakingly researched compendium is one of the most-used references in libraries and schools nationwide. Educators and librarians alike turn to Anniversaries and Holidays to create educational (and fun!) cultural lessons and programming.With this completely revised and updated classic, readers will: -- Learn how to promote cultural awareness by observing international events.-- Become better travelers as they learn more about farawaycountries they may visit.-- Own a book with a long shelf life, equipped with formulas for moveable event days.This revised and updated guide is a reference source for libraries of all types and sizes, and for all classroom grade levels. With 3500 listings, it introduces an international flavour to the US and Western European holidays. It includes a Calendar of fixed days with listings by month and date.