African-American Holidays, Festivals And Celebrations: The History, Customs, and Symbols Associated With Both Traditional and Contemporary Religious ... Events Observed by Americans of African Desc by Kathlyn Gay
Omnigraphics, Inc. | December 30, 2006 | English | ISBN: 0780807790 | | PDF | 6 MB
African-American Holidays, Festivals, and Celebrations presents the history, customs, symbols, and lore of more than 100 diverse holidays and festivals celebrated by Americans of African descent in the United States. Events covered include historical and contemporary African-American holidays—ranging from slave observances to Kwanzaa. Also covered are holidays and festivals commemorating notable people, historical events, cultural heritage, and religious beliefs. Religious observances include those of various Christian denominations as well as those of SanterĂa and other African-based faiths.
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