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| 100 | 1 | _aMiles, Clement A. | |
| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aChristmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-08-21 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Starner, Robert Ledger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Christmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan" by Clement A. Miles is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive volume explores the diverse traditions and customs surrounding the celebration of Christmas, delving into both its Christian significance and the pagan elements that have influenced it over time. The book aims to provide insights into how Christmas is observed across different cultures and emphasizes the complexity of the holiday as a blend of religious and secular practices. At the start of the work, the author introduces the purpose and origins of festive celebrations, highlighting their significance in various cultures throughout history. He discusses the interplay between pagan and Christian rituals, noting how the festival of Christmas has evolved, particularly in its transition from ancient practices to its current form. Miles outlines the structure of the book, indicating that the first part will cover the Christian aspects of Christmas, while the second will explore the pagan traditions that have persisted. This scholarly approach sets the stage for a detailed examination of the customs, hymns, and folklore associated with Christmas across Europe and beyond. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aChristmas | ||
| 653 | _aChristmas -- History | ||
| 653 | _aFasts and feasts | ||
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