Holy Holidays!: The Catholic Origins of Celebration
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How did Sunday become the "Sabbath Day?" Why did St. Valentine become the patron saint of lovebirds? Most people happily participate in Mardi Gras, Halloween, and St. Patrick's Day with very little knowledge of the origins and meanings of those celebrations. Greg Tobin unearths the religious roots of the seemingly secular, offering historical trivia and the sometimes bizarre origins of the days throughout the year that bring people together. In these...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0230104878
ISBN13:9780230104877
Release Date:March 2011
Publisher:Palgrave MacMillan
Length:240 Pages
Weight:0.50 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.4" x 8.2"
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Catholicism Christian Books & Bibles Christmas Holidays Religion Religion & SpiritualityCustomer Reviews
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