8vo. Glossy paper over boards. 400pp. Illustrations. Fine. Pristine if cryptic facsimile reprint of the best-known study by this English author (1869-1937) who dissects religious celebrations anthropologically -- first published by T. Fisher Unwin in London in 1912.

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Title

Christmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan

Publisher

Wildside Press n.y., N.p.

Publication Date

2025

Language

English

ISBN 10

1434473775

ISBN 13

9781434473776

Binding

Hardcover

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Christmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan explores the complex historical roots of Christmas, tracing its development from ancient pagan festivals to Christian holy day. Drawing on folklore, liturgical history, and comparative religion, the book reveals how rituals like gift-giving, tree decorating, and the Nativity have evolved across centuries and cultures. It examines European traditions such as Yule, Saturnalia, and medieval celebrations, showing how diverse customs were adapted into a unified religious holiday. This scholarly yet accessible study uncovers the multifaceted nature of one of the world's most widely celebrated festivals.

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