Facts Folklore And Feasts Of Christmas
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Facts Folklore And Feasts Of Christmas
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
Facts Folklore And Feasts Of Christmas written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Christmas categories.
Facts Folklore And Feasts Of Christmas
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Author : Beatrice Holloway
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-10-31
Facts Folklore And Feasts Of Christmas written by Beatrice Holloway and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-31 with History categories.
Beatrice explores some of the feasts, festivals and folklores behind the Christian festival of Christmas, from the origin of the tree, to carols and why we eat Brussel sprouts.
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.
Christmas In Ritual Tradition Christian And Pagan Illustrated Edition
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Author : Clement A. Miles
language : en
Publisher: e-artnow
Release Date : 2017-11-18
Christmas In Ritual Tradition Christian And Pagan Illustrated Edition written by Clement A. Miles and has been published by e-artnow this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-18 with Religion categories.
Christmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan is a study of the history and folklore surrounding Christmas holidays in several countries. It is an amazing collection of Christmas-related traditions from the first introductions of Christianity to the early 20th century. The book covers the history of Christmas as a Christian feast day and how that developed. It also discusses pre-Christian festivals and observances and how a lot of them survived by being given a Christian veneer although the overt paganism disappeared. Clement A. Miles (1881-1918), an author and translator, was a member of the Folk-Lore Society. He had been for many years on T. Fisher Unwin’s literary staff and he was the author of an important work: Christmas in Ritual and Tradition. Miles possessed a wide knowledge of European languages, and translated numerous works from French and Italian.
Pagan Christmas
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Author : Christian Rätsch
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2006-10-24
Pagan Christmas written by Christian Rätsch 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 2006-10-24 with Religion categories.
An examination of the sacred botany and the pagan origins and rituals of Christmas • Analyzes the symbolism of the many plants associated with Christmas • Reveals the shamanic rituals that are at the heart of the Christmas celebration The day on which many commemorate the birth of Christ has its origins in pagan rituals that center on tree worship, agriculture, magic, and social exchange. But Christmas is no ordinary folk observance. It is an evolving feast that over the centuries has absorbed elements from cultures all over the world--practices that give plants and plant spirits pride of place. In fact, the symbolic use of plants at Christmas effectively transforms the modern-day living room into a place of shamanic ritual. Christian Rätsch and Claudia Müller-Ebeling show how the ancient meaning of the botanical elements of Christmas provides a unique view of the religion that existed in Europe before the introduction of Christianity. The fir tree was originally revered as the sacred World Tree in northern Europe. When the church was unable to drive the tree cult out of people’s consciousness, it incorporated the fir tree by dedicating it to the Christ child. Father Christmas in his red-and-white suit, who flies through the sky in a sleigh drawn by reindeer, has his mythological roots in the shamanic reindeer-herding tribes of arctic Europe and Siberia. These northern shamans used the hallucinogenic fly agaric mushroom, which is red and white, to make their soul flights to the other world. Apples, which figure heavily in Christmas baking, are symbols of the sun god Apollo, so they find a natural place at winter solstice celebrations of the return of the sun. In fact, the authors contend that the emphasis of Christmas on green plants and the promise of the return of life in the dead of winter is just an adaptation of the pagan winter solstice celebration.
Christmas And Christmas Lore
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Author : Thomas George Crippen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
Christmas And Christmas Lore written by Thomas George Crippen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Religion categories.
Discusses the history, traditions, legends, customs, and folklore relating to Christmas. Includes chapters on Christmas music, church observances, mumming, Christmas gifts, and Christmas cards.
The Origins Of Christmas
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Author : Roger Bush
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
The Origins Of Christmas written by Roger Bush and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Social Science categories.
The Book Of Christmas Folklore
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Author : Tristram Potter Coffin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1973
The Book Of Christmas Folklore written by Tristram Potter Coffin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with Religion categories.
Insights into the culture of pre-Christian Europe are provided as the author seeks out the origins and meanings of songs, food, legends, and other items associated with yuletide.
Bad Santas Disquieting Winter Folk Tales For Grown Ups
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Author : Paul Hawkins
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2013-10-24
Bad Santas Disquieting Winter Folk Tales For Grown Ups written by Paul Hawkins 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 2013-10-24 with History categories.
A gleefully dark and well-researched exploration of the history and customs of European Yuletide folklore. How did St Nicholas save children from cannibalism? Who were the Yule Lads and why would they steal your sausages? Why was the Alpine Father Christmas accompanied by a demonic figure called the Krampus who bundled children into sacks and dragged them off to Hell? And why do Spanish nativity scenes often feature a defecating peasant? Over the course of the 20th Century, a universal image developed around the world of Santa Claus as a kindly Christmas visitor but, prior to that, each country, town and community would have Christmas visitors of their own - sometimes human, sometimes animal, sometimes something else entirely - with their own curious set of mythology and customs. The Finns were visited by a pagan goat named Joulupukki that was said to eat anyone who misbehaved. In Iceland, it was said that any child who did not receive an item of new clothing for Christmas would be caught and consumed by the monstrous Christmas Cat! Bad Santascelebrates some of the most imaginative, terrifying and outright curious Christmas figures from across Europe - looking closely at its legacy of disquieting fairy stories. With beautiful black and white line drawings in each chapter, this unusual, entertaining and gleefully dark exploration of seasonal folklore will make an ideal Christmas gift and the perfect book for reading around the fireside.
The Winter Solstice
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Author : John Matthews
language : en
Publisher: Quest Books (IL)
Release Date : 1998
The Winter Solstice written by John Matthews and has been published by Quest Books (IL) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Nature categories.
Many people long for an alternative to the commercial industry Christmas has become. This illustrated, full-color book, brimming with folklore, stories, recipes, games, activities, decorating ideas, and songs, will help families who are burned out on Christmas create celebrations more in keeping with the heartful spirit of the original Winter Solstice festivals.