Author : Lisa Hill
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (645 download)
Book Synopsis Germanic Customs of the Easter Season by : Lisa Hill
Download or read book Germanic Customs of the Easter Season written by Lisa Hill and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes common religious customs and traditions related to Easter and Holy Week observations that have their origins in Germanic culture. Defines the significance of the days of Holy Week, including Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday, as well as the customs and folklore associated with each day. Traces the origins of various Easter symbols to pre-Christian Germanic folklore and post-Reformation religious edicts. Describes how German immigrant groups, such as the Pennsylvania Dutch, brought these customs and beliefs to America in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.