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Published on: 2011-11-02
Released on: 2011-10-05
Original language: English

Did you know that the custom of Christmas card sending only became widespread in the late 1800s That Christmas carols were first composed in the fourth century That certain Christmas customs, many still practiced in the early twentieth century, may have derived from that darkest of religious rites, human sacrifice That beyond Christmas Day, even beyond the twelve days of Christmas, there is a whole season of traditional celebrations with many interconnections.Based on extensive research, this book is a comprehensive account of Christmas customs and traditions in both their pagan and Christian aspects. Tracing the pagan survivals in holiday practices associated with not just Christmas but also the entire holiday season from All Saints Day to Epiphany, the author illuminates such practices and manifestations as ceremonial feasting and drinking, carol singing, bull-baiting, divination by young women to discover the identities of their future husbands, men masquerading as women and women masquerading as men, the Knecht Ruprecht and the Tomte Gubbe, the Frauen, the Yule log, the Christmas tree, Christmas decorations and gifts, special Christmas cakes, and much more. There is also substantial coverage of Christmas poetry and song, Christmas in liturgy and popular devotion, Christmas drama, and the pre-Christian winter festivals.With its insightful writing and wide scholarship, this book is an important contribution to the understanding of the most popular holiday in the Western world. It will appeal to those of all faiths, and will be enjoyed for browsing as well as for serious study. Czech Christmas Customs - My Czech Republic The traditions customs and superstitions connected with Czech Christmas holidays. Christmas dinner customs the magical powers of foods and plants foretelling the ... Christmas Traditions Around the World at Santa's Net. Christmas Traditions Around the World at Santas.Net Home of everything to do with christmas and Santa Claus and How Christmas is celebrated around the world. German Christmas Traditions The German Way & More Although we often take todays Christmas celebration customs for granted most of the so-called traditional Christmas practices only date back to the 19th ... Christmas Traditions in England Scotland and Wales (A ... Easy to read information and facts about Christmas traditions and customs in England and other countries in Britain Christmas traditions : the origins of Xmas and facts Learn the origins of Christmas and facts about favorite Christmas traditions and symbols. Christmas Customs and Traditions Customs of Christmas explores the origins of our Christmas customs and traditions like advent candy canes Christmas caroling Christmas cards Christmas lights ... Christmas Customs and Christmas Traditions The History of ... How many Christmas Traditions and Christmas Customs came into being and how they are celebrated. The History of Christmas. Christmas traditions in Switzerland - The History of Christmas Switzerland - Christmas traditions & customs: In terms of its traditions Switzerland is basically four different countries. There are German French and ... British Culture Customs & Traditions - SlideShare British Culture Customs & Traditions 1. BRITISH CULTURE CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS 2. HALLOWEEN Halloween is an ancient festival ... When Christmas is Celebrated -- Christmas Customs and ... Christmas Traditions and Customs. When Christmas is Celebrated. Why the 25th of December?! Advent; The 12 Days of Christmas; Epiphany; Christmas or Xmas?
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