The Book of the Year: A Brief History of Our Holidays

by Anthony F. Aveni

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What is the connection between May Day and the Statue of Liberty? Between ancient solstice fires and Fourth of July fireworks? Between St. Valentine, the Groundhog, and the Virgin Mary? Why do people behave so bawdily during Mardi Gras? How has the significance and celebration of Christmas changed over the centuries?
In The Book of the Year, Anthony Aveni offers fascinating answers to these questions and explains the many ways humans throughout...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0195150244

ISBN13:9780195150247

Release Date:December 2002

Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA

Length:224 Pages

Weight:1.25 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 9.6" x 6.3"

Related Subjects

Americas Customs & Traditions Historical Study & Educational Resources History Holidays Humanities Nature & Ecology Politics & Social Sciences Religion Religion & Spirituality

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