Download or read book The Folklore of American Holidays written by Hennig Cohen (editor) and published by Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Company. This book was released on 1987 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers more than 125 holidays including well-known religious and secular holidays as well as more obscure celebrations. Chronologically arranged, from New Year's Day through Christmas, entries include a description of origins, historical background and general characteristics.