Dates and Meanings of Religious and Other Festivals: With a Calendar for 1997-2001

A classic resource book which evolved over many years as a response to not only teachers and educationalists, but also doctors, nurses, police officers, social workers, the legal profession, and others who need more information about the celebrations in the comment in which they work. This is a resource book with a difference: useful background notes to most of the world's religions and festivals, and the reasons for the celebrations.