An Encyclopedia Of Easter


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Encyclopedia Of Easter Carnival And Lent


Encyclopedia Of Easter Carnival And Lent
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Author : Tanya Gulevich
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002

Encyclopedia Of Easter Carnival And Lent written by Tanya Gulevich and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Reference categories.


A guide to this season's joyous celebration and solemn worship, including folk customs, religious observances, history, legends, folklore, symbols, and related days from europe, the americas, and around the world.



Encyclopedia Of Easter Celebrations Worldwide


Encyclopedia Of Easter Celebrations Worldwide
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Author : William D. Crump
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2021-02-22

Encyclopedia Of Easter Celebrations Worldwide written by William D. Crump and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-22 with Religion categories.


At Eastertime, the most important holiday in the Christian world, religious processions in many Latin American countries pass over ornate street "carpets" fashioned from colored sawdust, flowers and fruit. Children in Finland and Sweden dress as "Easter witches." In the Caribbean, those who swim on Good Friday risk bad luck. In the Philippines, some penitents volunteer to be crucified. In some European countries, Easter Monday is the day for dousing women with water. With 240 entries, this book explores these and scores of other unusual and sometimes bizarre international Holy Week customs, both sacred and secular, from pilgrimages to Jerusalem to classic seasonal films and television specials.



An Encyclopedia Of Easter Traditions Tales And Trivia A To Z


An Encyclopedia Of Easter Traditions Tales And Trivia A To Z
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Author : Dorothy Volo
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-03-11

An Encyclopedia Of Easter Traditions Tales And Trivia A To Z written by Dorothy Volo and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-11 with categories.


While holidays such as Valentine's Day, the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving are celebrated on a single day, Easter is a season. Beginning in the weeks prior to Ash Wednesday, the Easter season has number of specific days with unique customs leading up to Easter Sunday, and some that even follow into the next week. Easter is celebrated as both a secular and a religious day. It has customs that have their beginnings in early pagan rituals to welcome spring and the return of the growing season. It also is a deeply religious day that is celebrated as the most important day of the Christian calendar. Whatever a person's view of Easter is, it is a welcome season. It celebrates renewal and rebirth. It is a season of promise of a better time to come. An Encyclopedia of Easter: traditions, tales and trivia from A to Z provides information on traditions, tales and trivia related to this joyous holiday. The book is illustrated with over 90 vintage postcards and other ephemera from the author's collection. These full color illustrations are a delight unto themselves.



An Encyclopedia Of Easter


An Encyclopedia Of Easter
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Author : Dorothy Volo
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-03-10

An Encyclopedia Of Easter written by Dorothy Volo and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-10 with categories.


While holidays such as Valentine's Day, the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving are celebrated on a single day, Easter is a season. Beginning in the weeks prior to Ash Wednesday, the Easter season has number of specific days with unique customs leading up to Easter Sunday, and some that even follow into the next week. Easter is celebrated as both a secular and a religious day. It has customs that have their beginnings in early pagan rituals to welcome spring and the return of the growing season. It also is a deeply religious day that is celebrated as the most important day of the Christian calendar. Whatever a person's view of Easter is, it is a welcome season. It celebrates renewal and rebirth. It is a season of promise of a better time to come. An Encyclopedia of Easter: traditions, tales and trivia from A to Z provides information on traditions, tales and trivia related to this joyous holiday. The book is illustrated with over 90 vintage postcards and other ephemera from the author's collection. These full color illustrations are a delight unto themselves.



Encyclopedia Of Christmas


Encyclopedia Of Christmas
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Author : Tanya Gulevich
language : en
Publisher: Visible Ink Press
Release Date : 2002-09-01

Encyclopedia Of Christmas written by Tanya Gulevich and has been published by Visible Ink Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-09-01 with Reference categories.


"Like sparkling lights and colorful ornaments on a holiday tree, Encyclopedia of Christmas offers myriad facts all in one place. The subtitle says it all: 'Nearly 200 alphabetically arranged entries covering all aspects of Christmas, including folk customs, religious observances, history, legends, symbols, and related days from Europe, America, and around the world.' The Encyclopedia's strong point is its international coverage reflected in the 20 or so entries devoted to Christmas in specific countries or regions all over the world, and the multicultural flavor of its articles. Web sites are offered for countries, Christmas trees, customs, and Christmas movies. Fact- and fun-filled, this is a resource for everyone."--"Outstanding reference sources 2000", American Libraries, May 2000. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA.



Encyclopedia Of Easter Carnival And Lent


Encyclopedia Of Easter Carnival And Lent
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Author : Tanya Gulevich
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002

Encyclopedia Of Easter Carnival And Lent written by Tanya Gulevich and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Reference categories.


A guide to this season's joyous celebration and solemn worship, including folk customs, religious observances, history, legends, folklore, symbols, and related days from europe, the americas, and around the world.



The Encyclopedia Of Secret Signs And Symbols


The Encyclopedia Of Secret Signs And Symbols
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Author : Adele Nozedar
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2024-05-07

The Encyclopedia Of Secret Signs And Symbols written by Adele Nozedar and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-07 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.


Unlock the hidden meanings of the world’s ancient and modern signs and symbols with this huge A-Z reference book on symbolic objects. The Encyclopedia of Secret Signs and Symbols is the definitive A-Z guide to the ancient meanings of signs and symbols, some of which have been lost for thousands of years. From different cultures and religions across the world, within these illustrated pages are signs of magic and mystery, secret alphabets, scripts, and numerology. Find out why Masonic temples have black-and-white checkered floors, where in the natural world the golden mean can be found, why the pentagram is considered a magical symbol of power, and more.



The Encyclopedia Of Religious Phenomena


The Encyclopedia Of Religious Phenomena
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Author : J Gordon Melton
language : en
Publisher: Visible Ink Press
Release Date : 2007-09-01

The Encyclopedia Of Religious Phenomena written by J Gordon Melton and has been published by Visible Ink Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-09-01 with Religion categories.


Based on more than 250 occurrences and extraordinary experiences that have served to lift believers out of the mundane world and place them in contact with a transcendental reality, The Encyclopedia of Religious Phenomena explores unusual and unexplained physical events, apparitions, and other phenomena rooted in religious beliefs. Well-known religion expert, J. Gordon Melton takes readers on a tour amongst angels, Marian apparitions, and religious figures such as Jesus, the Buddha, Mohammad, and Tao Tzu. Melton reports on dreams and near-death experiences; feng shui and labyrinths; statues that bleed, drink milk, weep, and move; snake handling, speaking in tongues, and stigmata; relics, including the spear of Longinus and the Shroud of Turin; and sacred locales such as Easter Island, the Glastonbury Tor, the Great Pyramid, Mecca, and Sedona. Each entry includes a description of the particular phenomenon and the religious claims being made for it as well as a discussion of what a scientist might have to say about it. Transcending the mundane, the entries take no sides and make no arguments: the journey is the experience and the experience is the journey.



The Encyclopedia Of Christianity


The Encyclopedia Of Christianity
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Author : Erwin Fahlbusch
language : en
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Release Date : 1999

The Encyclopedia Of Christianity written by Erwin Fahlbusch and has been published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Reference categories.


"The Encyclopedia of Christianity is the first of a five-volume English translation of the third revised edition of Evangelisches Kirchenlexikon. Its German articles have been tailored to suit an English readership, and articles of special interest to English readers have been added. The encyclopedia describes Christianity through its 2000-year history within a global context, taking into account other religions and philosophies. A special feature is the statistical information dispersed throughout the articles on the continents and over 170 countries. Social and cultural coverage is given to such issues as racism, genocide, and armaments, while historical content shows the development of biblical and apostolic traditions. This comprehensive work, while scholarly, is intended for a wide audience and will set the standard for reference works on Christianity."--"Outstanding reference sources 2000", American Libraries, May 2000. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA.



The Encyclopedia Of Superstitions


The Encyclopedia Of Superstitions
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Author : Richard Webster
language : en
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Release Date : 2012-09-08

The Encyclopedia Of Superstitions written by Richard Webster and has been published by Llewellyn Worldwide this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-08 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.


Have you ever rubbed a frog on your freckles? Trivia fans and fun fact fanatics will adore this fascinating, flickable encyclopedia of superstitions! Richard Webster presents over five hundred of the most obscure, curious, and just-plain-freaky superstitions of the Western world. Discover batty beliefs about baldness, beans, and the Bermuda Triangle, and peculiar practices regarding hiccups, hearses, and hunchbacks. From modern myths to centuries-old lore, The Encyclopedia of Superstitions offers a wealth of wonderfully weird beliefs on just about every topic you can imagine: Holidays Birth Death Weddings Colors Gemstones Trees Flowers Fairies Weather Numbers Animals Birds Insects Household Items Zodiac Signs Gambling The Human Body Food Praise: "[T]his reference makes for compulsive browsing."—Publishers Weekly