America's favorite holidays, candid histories, Bruce David Forbes
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America's favorite holidays, candid histories, Bruce David Forbes
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-203) and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
America's favorite holidays
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
907650833
Responsibility statement
Bruce David Forbes
Sub title
candid histories
Summary
This book explores how five of America's culturally dominant holidays -- Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, and Thanksgiving -- came to be what they are today, combinations of seasonal and religious celebrations heavily influenced by modern popular culture. Distilling information from a wide range of sources, Bruce David Forbes reveals the often surprising history behind the traditions of each holiday. The book offers a look at the Christian origins of these holidays and also touches on Passover, the religions of ancient Rome, Celtic practices, Mexico's Day of the Dead, and American civil religion
Table of contents
Christmas -- Valentine's Day -- Easter -- Halloween -- Thanksgiving
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