The Folklore of American HolidaysGale Research Company, 1987 - 431 pagine Covers more than 125 holidays including well-known religious and secular holidays as well as more obscure celebrations. Chronologically arranged, from New Year's Day through Christmas, entries include a description of origins, historical background and general characteristics. |
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Retrograde in regard | 19 |
Old Christmas the Epiphany Season and Twelfth Night | 25 |
Battle of New Orleans January 8 | 37 |
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The Folklore of American Holidays Hennig Cohen (editor),Tristram Potter Coffin Visualizzazione estratti - 1987 |
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