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Discovering Christmas Customs and Folklore - Paperback, by Baker Margaret - Good

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Condition
Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including ...
Type
Paperback
ISBN
9780747801757

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-10
0747801754
ISBN-13
9780747801757
eBay Product ID (ePID)
347826

Product Key Features

Edition
3
Book Title
Discovering Christmas Customs and Folklore : a Guide to Seasonal Rites Throughout the World
Number of Pages
120 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Holidays / Christmas & Advent
Publication Year
2008
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Religion
Author
Margaret Baker
Book Series
Shire Discovering Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
6.1 Oz
Item Length
7.1 in
Item Width
4.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Series Volume Number
Vol. 32
Dewey Decimal
394.268
Synopsis
Does the ancient Boar's Head Ceremony still take place? And is the Yule Log still get burned? Where do they 'shoot out' the old year and 'waltz in' the New? How do you placate a Swedish Tomten? And what are the qualifications of a first-footer? Why does Santa dress differently in Oxford Stree and Fifth Avenue? This book by Margaret Baker deals with many aspects of the world's most popular festival. Topics covered are: Origins, the Season and its customs, Folklore and superstition, the feast, garlands and greenery, cards, giftbringers, pastimes, carols, crib, Feast of Stephen' New Year, Twelfth Night and Epiphany., Including chapters on food, garlands, games, cards, carols, the crib, Boxing Day, New Year and Twelfth Night, this book covers British, European and American customs and folklore during the season of goodwill.'

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