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Today, Mayday for many is associated with Anti-capitalist demonstrations; however, Mayday originated as a pagan festive holy day celebrating the first spring planting. The Celts and Saxons celebrated May 1st as Beltane, which means the day of fire (Bel was the Celtic god of the sun). Celebrations began on the eve of Mayday with feasts celebrating the end of winter and the return of the sun. These celebrations continued in Britain until the 1700's when they were outlawed by the church. However, many rural communities carried on pre-Christian rites such as the election of a May Queen and Maypole dancing. These were gradually absorbed by the church and carry on to this day in many parts of the British Isles. Fully illustrated, this book looks at the origins of Mayday and features a gazetteer of surviving Mayday traditions, such as the Obby Oss at Padstow, the Sweeps Festival at Rochester and Well Dressing in Derbyshire.
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Mayday: v. 1 (English Traditions S.)
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May Day : the coming of spring / Doc Rowe
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First Edition. Near fine copy in the original colour-printed boards; corners faintly bumped. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright and clean, with text block especially sharp-cornered. Series; English traditions. Physical description; 95, [1] pages : illustrations (some color) ; 17 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 94-96). Subjects; May Day - Great Britain - History, Folklore - Great Britain, Great Britain - Social life and customs. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 457014
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May Day : the coming of spring / Doc Rowe
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ISBN 10: 1850749833
ISBN 13: 9781850749837
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First Edition. Near fine copy in the original colour-printed boards; corners faintly bumped. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright and clean, with text block especially sharp-cornered. Series; English traditions. Physical description; 95, [1] pages : illustrations (some color) ; 17 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 94-96). Subjects; May Day - Great Britain - History, Folklore - Great Britain, Great Britain - Social life and customs. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 457014
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. A splendid study of the many May-tide rituals celebrated around the country. Fully illustrated. Laminated illustrative covers lightly worn, no inscriptions, VG. Seller Inventory # 14121
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