[PDF.71bm] The Book of the Year: A Brief History of Our Holidays

The Book of the Year: A Brief History of Our Holidays

[PDF.mu63] The Book of the Year: A Brief History of Our Holidays

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 | #1020598 in Books |  2004-02-26 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 |  5.30 x.50 x8.00l,.55 | File type: PDF | 224 pages

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||0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.| A Helpful and Easy to Read Introduction to our Holidays|By Arthur George|This is a useful introduction to the background of our seasonal holidays. It is written in colorful prose that is easy on the reader. It gives the reader a combination of some historical background to each holiday together with its more modern evolution. The author is an academic knowledgeable in the field|From Publishers Weekly|Why do we celebrate Easter by telling children that a rabbit will bring them eggs and candy? Why do we make New Year's resolutions? Why do we engage in rituals like bobbing for apples on Halloween, watching football on Thanksgiving, and gi

What is the connection between May Day and the Statue of Liberty? Between ancient solstice fires and Fourth of July fireworks? Between St. Valentine, the Groundhog, and the Virgin Mary? Why do people behave so bawdily during Mardi Gras? How has the significance and celebration of Christmas changed over the centuries?
In The Book of the Year, Anthony Aveni offers fascinating answers to these questions and explains the many ways humans throughout time ha...

You can specify the type of files you want, for your device.The Book of the Year: A Brief History of Our Holidays   |  Anthony F. Aveni. I have read it a couple of times and even shared with my family members. Really good. Couldnt put it down.

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