About the Author

William D. Crump is a retired physician. The author of three editions of The Christmas Encyclopedia (2013, 2005, and 2001), he lives in Madison, Tennessee.

Reviews

this encyclopedia brings to light for the first time in a dedicated text the universal idea of the new year" - Booklist/RBB

"a rich collage of divergent cultural customs and symbols...recommended" - Library Journal

"well researched...valuable" - ARBA