Encyclopedia of American Holidays and National Days by edited by Len TraversCall Number: URI Reference GT4803 A2 E63 2006
ISBN: 0313331308 (set)
Essays from various scholars in the fields of American history, folklore, politics, and popular culture, "trace the origins and development of some of most significant, civic, and religious observances in America today. In addition to the officially recognized, federally mandated holidays, currently observed, we have chosen to include ceremonial and festive occasions from the nation's past, as well as new holidays emerging from contemporary American life." Includes an index and bibliographic references.