ISBN:
1423761235
,
9781423761235
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (xiv, 192 p., [16] p. of plates)
,
ill.
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Parallel Title:
Print version Book of the year
DDC:
394.26
Keywords:
Holidays History
;
Biological rhythms
;
Chronobiology
;
Archaeoastronomy
;
Rites and ceremonies
;
Holidays History
;
Rites and ceremonies
;
Archaeoastronomy
;
Biological rhythms
;
Chronobiology
;
Holidays History
;
SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Holidays (non-religious)
;
Archaeoastronomy
;
Biological rhythms
;
Chronobiology
;
Holidays
;
Rites and ceremonies
;
History
;
Electronic books History
Abstract:
An engaging, entertaining reference to modern holidays explains the origins of Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, witches, and St. Valentine's Day as it discusses holiday traditions, celebrations, customs, and more
Abstract:
Creating, organizing, and transforming the holidays -- Happy New Year! But why now? -- February's holidays : prediction, purification, and passionate pursuit -- Spring Equinox : watching the serpent descend -- The Easter/Passover season : connecting time's broken circle -- May Day : a collision of forces -- Summer's Solstice : feasts of fire, water, and feminine affairs of the heart -- Labor Day : remembering the great time wars -- Halloween : dead time -- Thanksgiving : transcending Pilgrims' progress -- Christmas : from resurrection to Rudolph -- "What goes around ..."
Description / Table of Contents:
Creating, organizing, and transforming the holidaysHappy New Year! But why now? -- February's holidays : prediction, purification, and passionate pursuit -- Spring Equinox : watching the serpent descend -- The Easter/Passover season : connecting time's broken circle -- May Day : a collision of forces -- Summer's Solstice : feasts of fire, water, and feminine affairs of the heart -- Labor Day : remembering the great time wars -- Halloween : dead time -- Thanksgiving : transcending Pilgrims' progress -- Christmas : from resurrection to Rudolph -- "What goes around ..."
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [177]-181) and index. - Description based on print version record
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