Holidays, Festivals, and Celebrations of the World Dictionary: Detailing Nearly 2,500 Observances from All 50 States and More Than 100 Nations
by Helene Henderson (Editor), Sue Ellen Thompson 23

Intended for a wide audience of schoolchildren, college students, public libraries, and religious and cultural center groups, this volume contains information on nearly 2,500 holidays, festivals, and other observances from over 100 different countries. Entries are arranged alphabetically by name of holiday, and primarily consist of events currently celebrated or observed. Updated features of this edition include international & domestic tourist information; websites and contact information for public events; listings of legal holidays by countries and by states, admission days and facts about US states and territories, listing of US presidents, and an annotated bibliography. In addition to a general index, there are chronological and special subject indexes, and a section on calendar systems. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Helene Henderson
Helene Henderson is an African American, Swedish-born chef who was raised in Luleå, Sweden, where she learned how to cook. She currently runs Malibu Farm, an organic farm where she and her staff offer fresh catering, host special events, and teach cooking classes. You can visit her online at www.malibu-farm.com.