Black Cats And White Wedding Dresses Folk Customs
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Black Cats And White Wedding Dresses Folk Customs
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Author : Thomas Arkham
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2014-09-02
Black Cats And White Wedding Dresses Folk Customs written by Thomas Arkham 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 2014-09-02 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Did you know that if you drop a spoon, someone will kiss you soon? Did you ever hear that three spiders crawling on the wall are a sign you will soon hear of a death? Or did you know that if rabbits play in a dusty road, rain is on its way? These beliefs are folk customs found in North America. Discover more, including: • ways to predict the future • weather lore • good luck superstitions. Folklore is shared through customs and traditions. These are patterns that shape our lives. Even in today's world, we still depend on these old ways to make sense out of life.
And To All A Good Night Christmas Folklore
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Author : Bill Palmer
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2014-09-02
And To All A Good Night Christmas Folklore written by Bill Palmer 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 2014-09-02 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Did you know that today's jolly Santa Claus was originally a Catholic bishop? Or that Santa Claus is connected to Saturn, an ancient Roman god? Or that in some places, Santa rides a camel? Christmas is a holiday of light and giving, and Santa Claus has become a traditional symbol for the season's deepest meanings. Learn more about:• Santa • the Christ Child • Christmas animals • the Wise Men • Christmas plants • Christmas songs and cards. Across North America, Christmas is an occasion for love and joy and celebration. Discover the traditions and folklore that make this holiday so special.
Marriage Customs Of The World 2 Volumes
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Author : George P. Monger
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2013-04-09
Marriage Customs Of The World 2 Volumes written by George P. Monger and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-09 with Social Science categories.
This book presents a comprehensive overview of global courtship and marriage customs, from ancient history to contemporary society, demonstrating the vast differences as well as the similarities across all of human culture. This second edition of Marriage Customs of the World examines historical context, social significance, and current trends and controversies of matrimony in the Western world as well as other cultures. Apart from detailing the ceremonies from specific countries, the book identifies specific elements of the wedding event and discusses them in a comparative manner, showcasing the similarities across cultures. The new content in this work includes additional information on courtship and how future spouses are found in other cultures; marriage in art, cinema, theater, and poetry; wedding bands; forced marriages and shotgun weddings; New Year's weddings; legislation regarding marriage; and engagement practices. Entries carried over from the first edition have been revised and updated as well. With its broad scope and consideration of contemporary issues alongside historical information, this work will be ideal for high school and undergraduate students; scholars of anthropology, social studies, and history; and general readers.
Quilts Rag Dolls And Rocking Chairs Folk Arts And Crafts
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Author : Gus Snedeker
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2014-09-02
Quilts Rag Dolls And Rocking Chairs Folk Arts And Crafts written by Gus Snedeker 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 2014-09-02 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
A patchwork quilt . . . a handmade mandolin . . . a rag doll . . . a wooden chair—all these things are examples of folk arts and crafts. They are useful objects that are also beautiful. Learn about various kinds of folk art, including:• furniture • toys • religious objects • musical instruments • quilts, clothes, and other fabric arts. In folk traditions, art is a part of everyday life. And people still enjoy folk art today.
Wedding Customs And Folklore
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Author : Margaret Baker
language : en
Publisher: Newton Abbot ; Vancouver : David and Charles ; Totawa, N.J. ; Rowman and Littlefield
Release Date : 1977
Wedding Customs And Folklore written by Margaret Baker and has been published by Newton Abbot ; Vancouver : David and Charles ; Totawa, N.J. ; Rowman and Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977 with Social Science categories.
An Apple A Day Folk Proverbs And Riddles
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Author : Gus Snedeker
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2014-09-02
An Apple A Day Folk Proverbs And Riddles written by Gus Snedeker 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 2014-09-02 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Have you heard these common proverbs? Let sleeping dogs lie. Where there's smoke there's fire. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink. Or what about these riddles? What is black and white and red (read) all over? Why did the chicken cross the road? Why is 6 afraid of 7? Proverbs and riddles are tiny, bite-size pieces of folklore. They make us think. They tease our brains. They may make us laugh. But most of all, they tell us something about who we are and how we see the world.
Heroes Fools And Ghosts Folk Tales And Legends
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Author : Gus Snedeker
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2014-09-02
Heroes Fools And Ghosts Folk Tales And Legends written by Gus Snedeker 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 2014-09-02 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Have you heard of Anansi, the mischief-making spider from Africa? Do you know about the Blackfoot woman who married a star? Or have you heard stories about Jack, the hero who always wins both the treasure and the princess's heart? Discover stories from North America's folklore, including tales about: • why the world is the way it is • heroes and fools • ghosts and horrors • death and the world to come. Stories have power. They share the wisdom of other generations. They stir our imagination. They give us hope and courage. And sometimes they just make us laugh!
Sirens And Smoke Firefighter S Folklore
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Author : Thomas Arkham
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2014-09-02
Sirens And Smoke Firefighter S Folklore written by Thomas Arkham 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 2014-09-02 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Do you know who started the first volunteer fire company in the United States? Do you know who the first woman firefighter was? Or did you know that firefighters trace their heritage back to the knights of the Crusades? Sirens and Smoke is full of stories of bravery and tradition. You'll read about: • the brave guards who fought fire in ancient Greek and Roman communities.• the long-ago firefighters who battled the great fires that swept through Europe's big cities.• the community spirit that grew in the New World.• the African Americans and women who added their strengths to fighting fires.• September 11, 2001, when firefighters demonstrated their heroism. Fire can be an enemy—but down through the ages, firefighters have risked their lives to protect others against it. Their folklore reveals a long tradition of courage.
Campfire Songs Ballads And Lullabies Folk Music
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Author : Gus Snedeker
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2014-09-02
Campfire Songs Ballads And Lullabies Folk Music written by Gus Snedeker 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 2014-09-02 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
You may turn on the CD player or the radio when you want to hear music—but once, in the days before modern technology, music was enjoyed whenever groups of people got together. You probably know some folk songs, a song that was passed along from person to person. Learn about: • types of folk songs • folk instruments • folk music's European and African roots • Cajun music • the music of Appalachia • Hispanic music • today's folk music. Modern music—Rock, Country, R&B, and more—is rooted deep in North America's musical folklore. And folk music is still alive and well today.
Tell Me A Story Family Folklore
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Author : Gus Snedeker
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2014-09-02
Tell Me A Story Family Folklore written by Gus Snedeker 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 2014-09-02 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Does your family have a favorite holiday meal? What are your birthday traditions? Do the older people in your family tell stories about their childhood and what life was like when they were young? All these are parts of family folklore. Tell Me a Story will help you better understand: • what family is.• the ways the generations are linked together.• how families relate to each other.• how families pass along a heritage for the future. We get strength from our family's past—and this sort of folklore also gives us hope for the future.