Provides an annotated listing of the holidays, religious observances, birthdates of famous individuals, and historical events that occur on each day of the calendar year in countries around the world.

Offers a month-by-month description of a variety of holidays, individual and institutional birthdays, and anniversaries of notable events

Completely revised and updated, with more than 3,000 listings honoring a variety of cultural traditions, this authoritative, painstakingly researched compendium is one of the most-used references in libraries and schools nationwide.

A mini book on the best ways in which to celebrate all kinds of special events with style, this title covers every wedding anniversary and provides traditional and modern gift suggestions, as well as details of the history, myths and symbols that surround each one.

In the twentieth century, celebrations of historical anniversaries abounded. There was the bicentennial of the French Revolution, the 150th anniversary of photography, Bach's 300th anniversary, and the 200th anniversary of the American Constitution, to name just a few. Every year hundreds of anniversaries still attract media attention and government investment in ever greater degrees. Deploying an astonishing array of insights, Celebrations explores the causes and consequences of this major phenomenon of our time. As Johnston shows, anniversaries fulfill a number of needs. They provide the kind of experience of regularity across a lifetime that the weekly cycle supplies in daily life. The use of anniversaries for political ends emerged during the French Revolution and expanded to promote nationalism during the nineteenth century, although there are differences in how they are used. Europeans tend to celebrate cultural heroes, while Americans tend to celebrate events. Entire nations exploit anniversaries of founding events in order to promote national identity. Commercially, there are whole industries built around commemoration, and they provide intellectuals an opportunity to take center stage. Using methods of cultural history, sociology, and religious studies, Johnston shows how the cult of anniversaries reflects postmodern concerns. It fills a void left by the disappearance of ideologies and avant-gardes. In an era when there is little consensus about styles or methods, anniversaries allow intellectuals, businesses, and governments to acknowledge and celebrate every nuance of opinion. By suggesting ways to use anniversaries more creatively, this book offers a broad range of insights.

Special Dates to Remember - Birthdays Anniversaries Events is a LARGE PRINT log that provides four blank spaces for each day of the year for you to write a name, event and the year of people with birthdays, wedding anniversaries and special events you want to remember. Ample space and flexibility are provided in this 8" x 10" book in a design that is simple, useful and functional. The 8" x 10" size is big enough to easily find in a drawer at home. The book has a matte finish with a soft cover. This log book is great for adults with vision problems and/or memory issues. Pick one up as a gift for your loved one. Cecilia Mich, Designer