Dictionary of Seasonal and Festival Customs
By Qiao Jitang; Zhu Ruiping; Ren Ming  Publisher: The Commercial Press International Co.,Ltd.
Paper Back
2024-05-01 | ISBN: 978-7-5176-1035-9
Rights Manager: Pang Hongbin
Phone: 010-65592876
Introduction
This dictionary collects over 1,000 entries related to seasonal festivals and almanac traditions throughout the Chinese history, covering calendars, seasons, festivals, customs, seasonal objects, and classical texts. Readers can explore the meanings, historical origins, customary activities, symbolic items, and beliefs associated with various Chinese festivals. It is also supplemented with illustrations that vividly capture the poetic charm of these time-honored traditions.