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Traces the history of Valentine's Day and the little-known stories behind its symbols.
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9780606206969 | Demco Media, February 1, 2002, cover price $16.89 | About this edition: Discusses the origins of Valentine's Day and explains the meaning of related symbols and legends in addition to presenting stories and poems about the holiday.
Offers an account of the folklore, fancy, and traditions which have provided the diverse symbols of St. Patrick's Day.
Hardcover:
9780618096497, titled "Shamrocks, Harps, and Shillelaghs: The Story of the St. Patrick's Day Symbols" | Clarion Books, February 1, 2001, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: An account of the folklore, fancy, and traditions which have provided the diverse symbols of St.
9780395288450, titled "Shamrocks, Harps, and Shillelaghs: The Story of the St. Patrick's Day Symbols" | Houghton Mifflin, September 1, 1977, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: An account of the folklore, fancy, and traditions which have provided us with the diverse symbols of St.
Paperback:
9780618096510, titled "Shamrocks, Harps, and Shillelaghs: The Story of the St. Patrick's Day Symbols" | Houghton Mifflin, February 19, 2001, cover price $7.95 | About this edition: An account of the folklore, fancy, and traditions which have provided the diverse symbols of St.
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9780606209090, titled "Shamrocks, Harps, and Shillelaghs: The Story of the St. Patrick's Day Symbols" | Demco Media, February 1, 2002, cover price $16.16 | About this edition: An account of the folklore, fancy, and traditions which have provided the diverse symbols of St.
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9780613355674, titled "Shamrocks, Harps and Shillelaghs: The Story of the St. Patrick's Day Symbols" | Turtleback Books, October 1, 2001, cover price $18.40 | About this edition: An account of the folklore, fancy, and traditions which have provided the diverse symbols of St.
9780808545859, titled "Shamrocks, Harps and Shillelaghs: The Story of the st Patrick's Day Symbols" | Turtleback Books, October 1, 1999, cover price $14.10 | About this edition: An account of the folklore, fancy, and traditions which have provided us with the diverse symbols of St.
The history of Halloween customs and symbols from ancient times to the present is discussed along with the origins of the various creatures and activities related to the celebration of the holiday.
Hardcover:
9780618067800 | Clarion Books, August 1, 2000, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: Explains the origins of and relates stories associated with familiar Halloween symbols.
Paperback:
9780618067824 | Houghton Mifflin, August 21, 2000, cover price $8.95 | About this edition: Explains the origins of and relates stories associated with familiar Halloween symbols.
9780899190402 | Houghton Mifflin, September 1, 1981, cover price $6.95 | About this edition: Discusses the history and lore of Halloween symbols and describes holiday observances in various countries.
School and Library:
9780395288474, titled "Witches Pumpkins and Grinning Ghosts: The Story of the Halloween Symbols" | Houghton Mifflin, September 1, 1972, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: Discusses the history and lore of Halloween symbols and describes holiday observances in various countries
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9780606209960 | Demco Media, February 1, 2002, cover price $16.90 | About this edition: Explains the origins of and relates stories associated with familiar Halloween symbols.
Prebinding:
9780613301954 | Turtleback Books, March 1, 2001, cover price $18.40 | About this edition: Explains the origins of and relates stories associated with familiar Halloween symbols.
9780808545873, titled "Witches, Pumpkins and Grinning Ghosts: The Story of the Halloween Symbols" | Turtleback Books, October 1, 1999, cover price $14.65 | About this edition: Here are the stories behind all the familiar and not-so-familiar symbols of Halloween.
Hardcover:
9780618067893 | Clarion Books, January 21, 2001, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: Discusses the origins of Valentine's Day and explains the meaning of related symbols and legends in addition to presenting stories and poems about the holiday.
Paperback:
9780618067916 | Houghton Mifflin, January 21, 2001, cover price $8.95 | About this edition: Discusses the origins of Valentine's Day and explains the meaning of related symbols and legends in addition to presenting stories and poems about the holiday.
Prebinding:
9780613313032 | Turtleback Books, March 1, 2001, cover price $18.40 | About this edition: Discusses the origins of Valentine's Day and explains the meaning of related symbols and legends in addition to presenting stories and poems about the holiday.
9780808545811 | Turtleback Books, October 1, 1999, cover price $15.80 | About this edition: FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY.
Hardcover:
9780618067862, titled "Holly, Reindeer, and Colored Lights: The Story of the Christmas Symbols" | Clarion Books, September 21, 2000, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: Discusses the history, meaning, and current usage of Christmas symbols from cultures around the globe.
9780395288429 | Houghton Mifflin, June 1, 1971, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Examines the origins of Christmas symbols--trees, ornaments, Yule logs, Santa Claus, cards, Christmas colors, and many other holiday observances.
Paperback:
9780618067886, titled "Holly, Reindeer, and Colored Lights: The Story of the Christmas Symbols" | Sandpiper, September 21, 2000, cover price $7.95 | About this edition: Discusses the history, meaning, and current usage of Christmas symbols from cultures around the globe.
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9780899190389 | Houghton Mifflin, January 1, 1982, cover price $5.95 | About this edition: An account of the folklore, fancy, and traditions which have provided us with the diverse symbols of St.
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9780899190365 | Houghton Mifflin, January 1, 1982, cover price $7.95 | About this edition: Discusses the origins of Valentine's Day and explains the meaning of related symbols and legends in addition to presenting stories and poems about the holiday
School and Library:
9780395288412 | Clarion Books, July 16, 1979, cover price $14.95
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9780606004800 | Demco Media, January 1, 1982, cover price $15.71 | About this edition: Discusses the origins of Valentine's Day and explains the meaning of related symbols and legends in addition to presenting stories and poems about the holiday
Paperback:
9780899190372, titled "Holly, Reindeer and Colored Lights" | Houghton Mifflin, October 1, 1981, cover price $7.95 | About this edition: The history, meaning, and current usage of Christmas symbols from cultures around the globe are discussed in a concise text
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9780606004862, titled "Holly, Reindeer and Colored Lights" | Demco Media, October 1, 1981, cover price $16.45 | About this edition: Discusses the history, meaning, and current usage of Christmas symbols from cultures around the globe.
Prebinding:
9780613313193 | Turtleback Books, March 1, 2001, cover price $18.45 | About this edition: Discusses the history, meaning, and current usage of Christmas symbols from cultures around the globe.
9780808545828 | Turtleback Books, October 1, 1999, cover price $15.65 | About this edition: Traces the origins of our favorite holiday customs and symbols, many of which antedate the first Christmas.
Hardcover:
9780618067831, titled "Turkeys, Pilgrims, and Indian Corn: The Story of the Thanksgiving Symbols" | Clarion Books, September 18, 2000, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: Traces the history of this American harvest celebration and the development of its symbols and legends.
Paperback:
9780618067855, titled "Turkeys, Pilgrims, and Indian Corn: The Story of the Thanksgiving Symbols" | Sandpiper, September 18, 2000, cover price $7.95 | About this edition: The story of the most truly American holiday and the development of its symbols and legends.
9780899190396 | Houghton Mifflin, September 1, 1981, cover price $6.95 | About this edition: Centers on the Pilgrims' dealings with the Indians and provides insight into prominent people, myths such as Plymouth Rock, and harvest feasts around the globe
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9780606006224 | Demco Media, September 1, 1981, cover price $16.90 | About this edition: Centers on the Pilgrims' dealings with the Indians and provides insight into prominent people, myths such as Plymouth Rock, and harvest feasts around the globe
Prebinding:
9780613301688 | Turtleback Books, October 1, 1999, cover price $18.40 | About this edition: Traces the history of this American harvest celebration and the development of its symbols and legends.
Paperback:
9780395305508 | Houghton Mifflin, February 1, 1981, cover price $6.95 | also contains Free Labor: The Civil War and the Making of an American Working Class | About this edition: Traces the history of Easter symbols from their Christian and pagan origins to such present-day additions as rabbits and new clothes.
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9780606005081 | Demco Media, February 1, 1981, cover price $14.60 | About this edition: Traces the history of Easter symbols from their Christian and pagan origins to such present-day additions as rabbits and new clothes.
Prebinding:
9780613355322 | Turtleback Books, October 1, 2001, cover price $18.45 | About this edition: Traces the history of Easter symbols from their Christian and pagan origins to such present-day additions as rabbits and new clothes.
Hardcover:
9780395289655 | Houghton Mifflin, December 1, 1979, cover price $12.95 | About this edition: A collection of Christmas poems, carols, and sayings by a variety of authors spanning several centuries.
Hardcover:
9780395289563 | Houghton Mifflin, June 1, 1979, cover price $10.95 | About this edition: A retelling of the Norse legend of how Balder, god of light and joy, was brought down by the evil Loki with an arrow made of mistletoe.
Hardcover:
9780395288405 | Houghton Mifflin, December 1, 1976, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: The god of love, Cupid, falls in love with the beautiful mortal, Psyche.
Hardcover:
9780816431496 | Houghton Mifflin, September 1, 1975, cover price $12.95 | About this edition: Surveys the origins and history of the Thanksgiving holiday, explaining the significance of the customs and traditional ingredients, describing the life of the Pilgrims, and drawing comparisons with older harvest festivals
School and Library:
9780395287637 | Houghton Mifflin, August 1, 1974, cover price $12.95 | About this edition: A tale set in New England depicting the origins of the first jack-o'-lantern
Recreates the life of the New England poet while introducing her sensitive verse
School and Library:
9780395288436 | Houghton Mifflin, June 1, 1960, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: A biography of the woman whose posthumously published poetry brought her the public attention she had carefully avoided during her lifetime.
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