Festivals, Holy Days And Saints' Days: A Study In Origins And Survivals In Church Ceremonies And Secular Customs (1915)

By Ethel L. Urlin and Ethel Lucy Urlin

Book Overview

""Festivals, Holy Days and Saints' Days"" is a comprehensive study of the origins and survival of church ceremonies and secular customs. Written by Ethel Lucy Hargreaves Urlin, the book was first published in 1915. The author delves into the history and significance of various festivals, holy days, and saints' days celebrated in different cultures and religions around the world. The book explores how these celebrations have evolved over time and how they continue to be observed in modern times. The author also examines the role of these celebrations in shaping social and cultural traditions. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and anthropology of religious and cultural celebrations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116433106X
• ISBN13: 9781164331063
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"