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Find out what's going on any day of the year, anywhere across the globe!Since 1957, Chase's Calendar of Events lists everything worth knowing and celebrating for each day of the year: 12,500 holidays, national days, historical milestones, famous birthdays, festivals, sporting events and more.'One of the most impressive reference volumes in the world.'-- Publishers WeeklyFrom national days to celebrity birthdays, from historical milestones to astronomical phenomena, from award ceremonies and sporting events to religious festivals and carnivals, Chase's is the must-have reference used by experts and professionals—a one-stop shop with 12,500 entries for everything that is happening now or is worth remembering from the past. Completely updated for 2025, Chase's also features extensive appendices (astronomical data, major awards, perpetual calendar) as well as an exclusive companion website that puts the power of Chase's at the user's fingertips. 2025 is packed with special events and observances, includingNational days and public holidays of every nation on EarthScores of new special days, weeks and months--such as the International Day for the Arabian Leopard (Feb 10), American Sparkling Wine Day (July 3) or Reduce Your Lawn Day (May 20).Birthdays of new world leaders, lauded authors, sports stars and breakout celebritiesInfo on milestone anniversaries, such as the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the Revolutionary War, the 250th birth anniversary of Jane Austen, the 150th birth anniversary of Mary McLeod Bethune, the 50th anniversary of the cult filmThe Rocky Horror Picture Show, the 25th anniversary of the first human habitation of the International Space Station, and much more.Information on such special events as the International Year of Glaciers'Preservation and Expo 2025And much more!

Find out what's going on any day of the year, anywhere across the globe!The world's date book since 1957, Chase's is the definitive, authoritative, day-by-day resource of what the world is celebrating. From national days to celebrity birthdays, from historical milestones to astronomical phenomena, from award ceremonies and sporting events to religious festivals and carnivals, Chase's is the must-have reference used by experts and professionals—a one-stop shop with 12,500 entries for everything that is happening now or is worth remembering from the past. Completely updated for 2023, Chase's also features extensive appendices as well as a companion website that puts the power of Chase's at the user's fingertips. 2023 is packed with special events and observances, includingNational days and public holidays of every nation on EarthScores of new special days, weeks and monthsFamous birthdays of new world leaders, lauded authors and breakout celebritiesInfo on milestone anniversaries, such as the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio, the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, the 125th anniversary of the Curies'discovery of radium, the 100th birth anniversary of Hank Williams, the 75th anniversary of the Marshall Plan, the 50th anniversary of SkylabInformation on such special sporting events as the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin, GermanyAnd much more!All from the reference book that Publishers Weekly calls'one of the most impressive reference volumes in the world.'

Find out what's going on any day of the year, anywhere across the globe!The world's date book since 1957, Chase's is the definitive, authoritative, day-by-day resource of what the world is celebrating. From national days to celebrity birthdays, from historical milestones to astronomical phenomena, from award ceremonies and sporting events to religious festivals and carnivals, Chase's is the must-have reference used by experts and professionals—a one-stop shop with 12,500 entries for everything that is happening now or is worth remembering from the past. Completely updated for 2022, Chase's also features extensive appendices as well as a companion website that puts the power of Chase's at the user's fingertips. 2022 is packed with special events and observances, includingNational days and public holidays of every nation on EarthScores of new special days, weeks and monthsBirthdays of new world leaders, lauded authors, and breakout celebritiesInfo on key anniversaries, such as the 200th birth anniversaryof Harriet Tubman, the 100th anniversary of the first insulin treatment, the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut's tomb, the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color line, and the 150th anniversary of Yellowstone.And much more!All from the reference book that Publishers Weekly calls'one of the most impressive reference volumes in the world.'

Gedenk- und Feiertage sind ein Geschichtsbuch mit einem Sitz im Leben. Dies zeigt ein Überblick über die staatlichen Feier- und Gedenktage in Deutschland seit 1871 bis zur Gegenwart. Im Einzelnen werden Hintergründe, Verbindungslinien und Tendenzen zur Veränderung der Feiertagskultur dargestellt. Welche Ereignisse wurden im Kaiserreich gefeiert, welche in der Weimarer Republik? Wie sind die Feier- und Gedenktage des Dritten Reichs einzuordnen? Gibt es Verbindungslinien zum Gedenken in der alten Bundespublik und in der DDR? Wie wurde bei der Wiedervereinigung das Thema Gedenk- und Feiertage diskutiert? Was war der Beitrag der Feiertagskultur bei der Stiftung von Identität in der jeweiligen Gesellschaft? Auf solche Fragen antwortet das Buch aus historischer Sicht, mit anschaulichen Quellen und zahlreichen Abbildungen und führt weiter: welche Ereignisse sind für unser Selbstverständnis so wichtig, dass sie heute noch des Gedenkens wert sind?

Find out what's going on any day of the year, anywhere across the globe!The world's date book, Chase's is the definitive day-by-day resource of what America and the world are celebrating and commemorating. From national days to celebrity birthdays, from historical anniversaries to astronomical phenomena, from award ceremonies and sporting events to religious festivals and carnivals, Chase's is the must-have reference used by experts and professionals—a one-stop shop with 12,500 entries for everything that is happening now or is worth remembering from the past. Completely updated for 2019, Chase's also features extensive appendices as well as a companion website that puts the power of Chase's at the user's fingertips. 2019 is packed with special events and observances, includingThe International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical ElementsThe Transit of MercuryNational days and public holidays of every nation on EarthCelebrations and observances of Leonardo da Vinci's 500th death anniversaryThe 100th anniversary of the 1919 World Series ScandalThe 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landingThe 200th birthdays of Queen Victoria and Walt WhitmanThe 150th birth anniversary of Mohandas Gandhi and the 100th birth anniversary of Jackie RobinsonScores of new holidays and national daysBirthdays of new world leaders, office holders, and breakout starsAnd much more!All from the reference book that NPR's Planet Money calls the'Oxford English Dictionary of holidays.'

Find out what's going on any day of the year, anywhere across the globe!The world's datebook, Chase's is the definitive day-by-day resource of what America and the world are celebrating and commemorating. Founded in 1957, Chase's observes its 60th anniversary with the 2018 edition! From celebrity birthdays to historical anniversaries, from astronomical phenomena to national awareness days, from award ceremonies and sporting events to religious festivals and carnivals, Chase's is the must-have reference used by experts and professionals--a one-stop shop with 12,500 entries for everything that is happening now or is worth remembering from the past. Completely updated for 2018, Chase's also features extensive appendices as well as a companion website that puts the power of Chase's at the user's fingertips. 2018 is packed with special events and observances, includingThe XXIII Olympic Winter Games in South Korea and the FIFA World Cup The 100th anniversary of the World War I armisticeThe 50th anniversaries of the Civil Rights Act and Martin Luther King's assassinationThe 25th anniversary of the European UnionThe 200th birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Karl Marxand much more!.

Young readers learn about Thanksgiving through simple text, photos, and activities.

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'Describes the origins of 323 holidays around the world. Explains where, when, and how each event is celebrated, with detailed information on the symbols and customs associated with the holiday. Includes contact information and web sites for related organizations'--Provided by publisher.

This eBook does not include the CD-ROM that was packaged with the original printed version of the book.

Includes index.

How did Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday become a national holiday? Why do we exchange presents on Christmas and Chanukah? What do bunnies have to do with Easter? How did Earth Day become a global holiday? These questions and more are answered in this fascinating exploration into the history and meaning of holidays and rituals. Edited by Amitai Etzioni, one of the most influential social and political thinkers of our time, this collection provides a compelling overview of the impact that holidays and rituals have on our family and communal life.From community solidarity to ethnic relations to religious traditions, We Are What We Celebrate argues that holidays such as Halloween, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, New Year's Eve, and Valentine's Day play an important role in reinforcing, and sometimes redefining, our values as a society. The collection brings together classic and original essays that, for the first time, offer a comprehensive overview and analysis of the important role such celebrations play in maintaining a moral order as well as in cementing family bonds, building community relations and creating national identity. The essays cover such topics as the creation of Thanksgiving as a national holiday; the importance of holidays for children; the mainstreaming of Kwanzaa; and the controversy over Columbus Day celebrations.Compelling and often surprising, this look at holidays and rituals brings new meaning to not just the ways we celebrate but to what those celebrations tell us about ourselves and our communities. Contributors: Theodore Caplow, Gary Cross, Matthew Dennis, Amitai Etzioni, John R. Gillis, Ellen M. Litwicki, Diana Muir, Francesca Polletta, Elizabeth H. Pleck, David E. Proctor, Mary F. Whiteside, and Anna Day Wilde.

Rev. and updated ed. of: Anniversaries and holidays / by Ruth W. Gregory. 4th ed. c1983.