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Author: Anthony F. Aveni Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 9780195171549 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 228
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Halloween, Valentine's Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year's Day - these are but a handful of modern holidays descended from the red-letter days, seasonal celebrations we have invented and reinvented over more than five millennia to meet our changing human needs. When we explore their origins, the holidays begin to reflect not only who we are but also why, through oppressed by time and thwarted by the forces of nature, we never seem to lose the will to control the future.
Author: Anthony F. Aveni Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 9780195171549 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 228
Book Description
Halloween, Valentine's Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year's Day - these are but a handful of modern holidays descended from the red-letter days, seasonal celebrations we have invented and reinvented over more than five millennia to meet our changing human needs. When we explore their origins, the holidays begin to reflect not only who we are but also why, through oppressed by time and thwarted by the forces of nature, we never seem to lose the will to control the future.
Author: Robert J. Myers Publisher: Doubleday Books ISBN: Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 424
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Cultural and historical background and traditions of forty-five major American holidays, both secular and religious, Christian and Jewish.
Author: Diana Karter Appelbaum Publisher: Facts on File ISBN: Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 328
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"A thorough and entertaining chronicle of America's oldest and most beloved holiday -- from its earliest roots to the present day."--Cover
Author: Timothy Medsker Publisher: ISBN: 9780990695837 Category : Fasts and feasts Languages : en Pages : 74
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What are the origins of some of our holidays? Why are eggs decorated on Easter? Why are there wreaths on doors during Christmas? What is the real reason for decorated trees in living rooms around the world? Through a Christian prospective this book will examine popular holidays that have a significant religious meaning. Digging through layers of history, this book will uncover the pagan origins that make up many of our holiday traditions.
Author: Fred Inglis Publisher: Psychology Press ISBN: 9780415133043 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 234
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Fred Inglis traces the rise of the holiday from its early roots in the Grand Tour, through the coming of Thomas Cook and his Blackpool packages, to sex tourism and the hippie trail to Kathmandu.
Author: Ken Johnson Publisher: ISBN: 9781707576463 Category : Languages : en Pages : 138
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The Ancient Origins of Modern Holidays draws from the Bible and Jewish sources on what has always been defined as paganism and idolatry. In this book we learn which holiday practices are forbidden and which ones are not. The Dead Sea Scrolls record the origins of the festivals celebrated on the equinoxes and solstices and reveal why they are important for Christians today. Using these sources, Christians can easily draw the line on practices and celebrations. We learn how to nullify paganism and take back what God gave us, so we can be obedient to His commands. In the second section of this book, we find the most ancient histories of the holiday traditions; like the Easter egg and Easter bunny, the Christmas tree, evergreens, and many more. If you have Pan-Babylonian family or friends (those who think all holidays are pagan), who refuse to celebrate Christmas or Thanksgiving with you, this book should help bring them back into fellowship with the family.
Author: Stephen Nissenbaum Publisher: Vintage ISBN: 0307760227 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 400
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PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • Drawing on a wealth of research, this "fascinating" book (The New York Times Book Review) charts the invention of our current Yuletide traditions, from St. Nicholas to the Christmas tree and, perhaps most radically, the practice of giving gifts to children. Anyone who laments the excesses of Christmas might consider the Puritans of colonial Massachusetts: they simply outlawed the holiday. The Puritans had their reasons, since Christmas was once an occasion for drunkenness and riot, when poor "wassailers extorted food and drink from the well-to-do. In this intriguing and innovative work of social history, Stephen Nissenbaum rediscovers Christmas's carnival origins and shows how it was transformed, during the nineteenth century, into a festival of domesticity and consumerism. Bursting with detail, filled with subversive readings of such seasonal classics as "A Visit from St. Nicholas” and A Christmas Carol, The Battle for Christmas captures the glorious strangeness of the past even as it helps us better understand our present.
Author: Cozmo El Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 42
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Moorish Ourstory and the Secret Origin of American Holidays," not only enlightens but exposes secrets hidden in plain sight! The story of American holiday origins has never been told like this! An extremely unique and interesting read by Cozmo El as he weaves in between historical facts and myth to draw out the dark and hidden aspects of American Holidays. Some readers may be aware of the pagan origins of various holidays practiced in the United States, but totally unaware of the bloody history of torture and slavery of so called blacks that are housed within these celebrations.There is much to be discovered when it comes to Moors and the celebration of modern American holidays both in the realms of ancient history and modern holiday practices. El does a great job of condensing the information into a concise and reader friendly work.
Author: Elisha J. Israel Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781490918952 Category : Christianity Languages : en Pages : 0
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The intent of this book is to merely present before you the compromise that has occurred between Christianity and paganism. Under the facade of Christianity the duplicitous ancient mystery religious system that began in Babylon continues. This religion is perpetuated through the most powerful religious institution in the world- the Roman Catholic Church. How is this possible? In a strategic effort to appeal to the pagans of Rome the Universal Church simply fused the pagan customs and festivals of sun worshipers with the rites of the one true faith. The Pagan Origins of Christian Holidays is an examination of the holidays that are observed by Christians today. This book reveals a piercing truth; Satan has deceived the whole world.
Author: Anthony F. Aveni
Author: Anthony F. Aveni
Author: Robert J. Myers
Author: Diana Karter Appelbaum
Author: Timothy Medsker
Author: Fred Inglis
Author: Ken Johnson
Author: Stephen Nissenbaum
Author: Cozmo El
Author: Elisha J. Israel
Author: James W. Baker