Title: Threads of Grey and Gold (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books Jan 2019
Publication Date: 2019
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0266197337
ISBN 13: 9780266197331
Binding: Buch
Condition: Neu
Dimensions: 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 0 millimeters depth
Weight: 1080 grams

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Discover how past and present traditions shape our New Year and Christmas celebrations.

This edition gathers essays and friendly sketches about holiday customs, offering historical context alongside vivid, accessible storytelling. You’ll explore how people in different times and places welcomed the new year, and how these rituals endure in modern life.

From first-footing and wassail to the burning of the Yule log, the collection strolls through charms, superstitions, and songs that have colored holiday seasons for centuries. It blends practical details, folklore, and light-hearted observations to bring old customs back to life in a way that’s easy to enjoy today.

Learn about New Year rituals in Scotland, England, and beyond, including the first foot and related signs of good or ill fortune.
Read about ancient and medieval practices, from mistletoe and the Yule log to festive songs and community gatherings.
See how traditions transformed over time, with notes on how people kept customs alive in homes and villages.
Enjoy approachable commentary that connects history to everyday holiday moments.

Ideal for readers of cultural history, holiday lore, and anyone curious about how celebrations evolved.

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