Holiday Symbols: Guide to the Legend and Lore Behind the People, Places, Food, Animals, and Other Symbols Associated With Holidays and Holy Days, Feasts and Fasts, and

By commemorating and celebrating holidays, people of all cultures honor the past, mark the present, and anticipate the future. The symbols and customs associated with holidays are both timeless and timely. The new edition of Holiday Symbols describes more than 900 symbols and customs associated with 224 holidays and celebrations in the United States and around the world. The book describes the origins, customs, traditions, and history of each symbol and explains its modern significance. It also presents valuable background information about each holiday, including when and where it is observed, its origins, associated colors, and related holidays. A reading list for additional research completes each holiday entry.