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The Folklore of World Holidays

Author : Margaret Read MacDonald
Publisher : Detroit : Gale Research
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 786 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Folklore of World Holidays written by Margaret Read MacDonald and published by Detroit : Gale Research. This book was released on 1992 with total page 786 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stories of some 340 holidays from over 150 countries are told, wherever possible, in quotations from books, journals, biographies, and other firsthand accounts by people who actually celebrate the holidays in their own homes. Additional information is furnished by folklorists and anthropologists. Especially strong is the treatment of non-European countries, scantily represented heretofore in the reference literature. Arrangement is according to the Gregorian Calendar, January 1 to December 31 (the introduction explains the origins and organization of this and other calendrical systems). A single index combines ethnic, subject, and geographic entries. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The Folklore of World Holidays

Author : Robert H. Griffin
Publisher : Gale Cengage
ISBN 13 : 9780810389014
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book The Folklore of World Holidays written by Robert H. Griffin and published by Gale Cengage. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Folklore of World Holidays provides descriptive information on nearly 2,000 beliefs, stories, superstitions, proverbs, recipes, games, pageants, fairs, processions and other lore related to more than 350 special dates from 150 countries.

Folklore of World Holidays

Author : Robert Griffin
Publisher : Gale Cengage
ISBN 13 : 9780787673581
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (735 download)

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Download or read book Folklore of World Holidays written by Robert Griffin and published by Gale Cengage. This book was released on 2005-12-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entries arranged according to the Gregorian calendar offer information about more than three hundred holidays in over one hundred fifty countries.

The Folklore of American Holidays

Author : Hennig Cohen
Publisher : Gale Cengage
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 552 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Folklore of American Holidays written by Hennig Cohen and published by Gale Cengage. This book was released on 1991 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compilation of more than 500 beliefs, legends, superstitions, proverbs, riddles, poems, songs, dances, games, plays, pageants, fairs, foods, and processions associated with over 120 American calendar customs and festivals.

The Folklore of American Holidays

Author : Hennig Cohen (editor)
Publisher : Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 476 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book The Folklore of American Holidays written by Hennig Cohen (editor) and published by Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Company. This book was released on 1987 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers more than 125 holidays including well-known religious and secular holidays as well as more obscure celebrations. Chronologically arranged, from New Year's Day through Christmas, entries include a description of origins, historical background and general characteristics.

The Folklore of American Holidays

Author : Hennig Cohen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 431 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (113 download)

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Download or read book The Folklore of American Holidays written by Hennig Cohen and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Holiday Folklore, Phobias, and Fun

Author : Donald E. Dossey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780925640079
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (4 download)

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Book Synopsis Holiday Folklore, Phobias, and Fun by : Donald E. Dossey

Download or read book Holiday Folklore, Phobias, and Fun written by Donald E. Dossey and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Famous for his insights on folklore and phobias, Dr. Donald Dossey delves into the intriguing origins of holiday legends and some unusual, often hilarious, magical folklore "cures" for superstitions and fears. (SCB Distributors)

Celebrate the World

Author : Margaret Read MacDonald
Publisher : H. W. Wilson
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Celebrate the World written by Margaret Read MacDonald and published by H. W. Wilson. This book was released on 1994 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Folktales build bridges to other cultures! Enrich the experience of sharing traditions for your students with this fun, easy, and practical sourcebook. Noted folklorist and storyteller Margaret Read MacDonald presents 20 of her favorite folktales celebrating worldwide holidays. Each is presented in an ethnopoetic format that helps the teller establish the story's rhythm and construct an exciting, dramatic delivery.

Encyclopedia of New Yearäó»s Holidays Worldwide

Author : William D. Crump
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476607486
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of New Yearäó»s Holidays Worldwide written by William D. Crump and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-04-25 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Among the world’s myriad cultures and their associated calendars, the idea of a “New Year” is relative and hardly specifies a universal celebration or even a universal point in time. Ways of celebrating the New Year range from the observances of religious rituals and superstitions to social gatherings featuring particular foods, music, dancing, noisemaking, fireworks and drinking. This first encyclopedia devoted exclusively to the New Year includes 320 entries that give a global perspective on the New Year, beyond its traditional Western associations with Christmas. National or regional entries detail the principal traditions and customs of 130 countries, while 27 entries discuss major calendar systems in current use or of significant historical interest. The remaining entries cover a wide variety of subjects including literary works, movies, and television specials; the customs of specific ethnic groups; universal customs such as toasting and drinking; football bowl games and parades; and the New Year celebrations at the White House and the Vatican.

American Regional Folklore

Author : Terry Ann Mood-Leopold
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1576076210
Total Pages : 497 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book American Regional Folklore written by Terry Ann Mood-Leopold and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2004-09-24 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy-to-use guide to American regional folklore with advice on conducting research, regional essays, and a selective annotated bibliography. American Regional Folklore begins with a chapter on library research, including how to locate a library suitable for folklore research, how to understand a library's resources, and how to construct a research strategy. Mood also gives excellent advice on researching beyond the library: locating and using community resources like historical societies, museums, fairs and festivals, storytelling groups, local colleges, newspapers and magazines, and individuals with knowledge of the field. The rest of the book is divided into eight sections, each one highlighting a separate region (the Northeast, the South and Southern Highlands, the Midwest, the Southwest, the West, the Northwest, Alaska, and Hawaii). Each regional section contains a useful overview essay, written by an expert on the folklore of that particular region, followed by a selective, annotated bibliography of books and a directory of related resources.

The Mythology of America's Seasonal Holidays

Author : Arthur George
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9783030469153
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (691 download)

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Download or read book The Mythology of America's Seasonal Holidays written by Arthur George and published by Palgrave Macmillan. This book was released on 2020-09-02 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every year we celebrate a cycle of seasonal holidays. The ancient Greeks called this cycle “The Dance of the Horae,” after the mythical divinities who represented the seasons. What myths sit at the foundation of our own holiday celebrations? This interdisciplinary book explores the myths and symbols that underlie our major seasonal holidays and give them their meaning. Arthur George also shows how America’s own mythmaking has shaped some holidays. This mythological approach reveals how and why holidays arose in the first place, how and why they have changed over the centuries, why they have remained important, and finally how we can celebrate them today in a more meaningful manner that can enrich our lives and better our society. George devotes particular attention to the depth psychological aspects of holidays and their corresponding myths, as well as to the insights of modern biblical scholarship for key holidays such as Easter and Christmas.

Serving Library Users from Asia

Author : John Hickok
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0810887312
Total Pages : 752 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Serving Library Users from Asia written by John Hickok and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-06-12 with total page 752 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asian populations are among some of the fastest growing cultural groups in the US. While books on serving other target groups in libraries have been published (e.g., disabled, Latino, seniors, etc.), few books on serving library users of Asian heritage have been written. Thus the timely need for this book. Rather than a generalized overview of Asians as a whole, this book has 24 separate chapters—each on 24 specific Asian countries/cultures of East, Southeast, and South Asia—with a wealth of resources for understanding, interacting with, outreaching to, and serving library users of each culture. Resources include cultural guides (both print and online), language helps (with sample library vocabulary), Asian booksellers, nationwide cultural groups, professional literature, and more. Resources and suggestions are given for all three types of libraries—public, school, and academic—making this book valuable for all librarians. The demographics of each Asian culture (numbers and distribution)—plus history of immigration and international student enrollment—is also featured. As a bonus, each chapter spotlights a US public, school, and academic library providing model outreach to Asian library users. Additionally, this book provides a detailed description and analysis of libraries in each of the 24 Asian countries. The history, development, facilities, conditions, technology, classification systems, and more—of public, school, and academic libraries—are all discussed, with detailed documentation. Country conditions influencing libraries and library use are also described: literacy levels, reading cultures, languages and writing systems, educational systems, and more. Based on the author’s 15 years of research and travels to Asia, this work is a must-have for all librarians.

Holiday Symbols & Customs, 5th Ed.

Author : James Chambers
Publisher : Infobase Holdings, Inc
ISBN 13 : 0780813650
Total Pages : 2004 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book Holiday Symbols & Customs, 5th Ed. written by James Chambers and published by Infobase Holdings, Inc. This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 2004 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the legend and lore behind the traditions, rituals, foods, games, animals, and other symbols and activities associated with holidays and holy days, feasts and fasts, and other celebrations.

Holidays Around the World, 6th Ed.

Author : James Chambers
Publisher : Infobase Holdings, Inc
ISBN 13 : 0780816587
Total Pages : 4510 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book Holidays Around the World, 6th Ed. written by James Chambers and published by Infobase Holdings, Inc. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 4510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive reference guide that covers over 3,500 observances. Features both secular and religious events from many different cultures, countries, and ethnic groups. Includes contact information for events; multiple appendices with background information on world holidays; extensive bibliography; multiple indexes.

Always Together at Christmas

Author : Sara Sargent
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 0593380843
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (933 download)

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Download or read book Always Together at Christmas written by Sara Sargent and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Help children discover the joy of Christmas 2020 with this timely picture book that affirms the special magic of the holidays even if we're physically separated from our loved ones! Christmas will always mean love. Even if love looks a little different this year. As families and communities come together--and stay apart--in creative ways this holiday season, bring comfort and joy to children with this story about a Christmas like no other. Always Together at Christmas highlights different family traditions and the ways they're changing in 2020: from Santa's elves practicing social distancing to opening presents via Zoom on Christmas morning. And it even includes ideas for new quarantine-appropriate Christmas traditions! The sweet and cozy illustrations add classic touches, making this book the perfect gift to share with family and friends from across the miles.

All Around the Year

Author : Jack Santino
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
ISBN 13 : 9780252065163
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (651 download)

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Download or read book All Around the Year written by Jack Santino and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether they're decorating Easter trees or celebrating Wagner's birthday by playing recordings of his Ring cycle operas and incinerating a model of Valhalla on an outdoor barbecue to the closing strains of "Gotterdämerung," Americans know both how to create and how to celebrate holidays. Jack Santino's guide to such frivolity is a wonderfully readable exploration of holidays, periods of festivity, and life-cycle rituals and celebrations. Santino draws on history, anthropology, popular culture, and folklore to show the intricate relationships between holidays and the roles that celebrations and rituals play in people's lives.

Every Day a Holiday

Author : Elizabeth Raum
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 9780810840430
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Every Day a Holiday written by Elizabeth Raum and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Matches quality children's books with each day of the year to provide a focus for story time. The lessons in this book will help children develop creative connections between reading and the world around them, introducing them to many other people and places throughout the world.