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Christmas in Ritual and Tradition: A History of Pagan Origins, Christian Customs, and Yuletide Lore - Hardcover

Miles, Clement A.

 
9781528774741: Christmas in Ritual and Tradition: A History of Pagan Origins, Christian Customs, and Yuletide Lore
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1528774744 ISBN 13: 9781528774741
Verlag: Pierides Press, 2025

Inhaltsangabe

A detailed historical study of the origins and development of Christmas practices across Europe.

In Christmas in Ritual and Tradition, Clement A. Miles examines how ancient pagan festivals and seasonal observances were gradually absorbed and reinterpreted within the Christian tradition. Drawing on a wide range of historical sources, he explores the evolution of customs such as gift-giving, feasting, and religious ceremonies, as well as the significance of figures like St. Nicholas and the symbolism of evergreen decorations.

First published in the early twentieth century, this work remains a valuable resource for understanding how cultural, religious, and folkloric elements combined to shape the modern celebration of Christmas.

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Verlag
Pierides Press
Erscheinungsdatum
2025
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1528774744
ISBN 13 
9781528774741
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Anzahl der Seiten
370
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