Holiday Symbols And Customs

A guide to the legend and lore behind the traditions, rituals, foods, games, animals, and other symbols and activities associated with holidays and holy days, feasts and fasts, and other celebrations, covering calendar, ethnic, religious, historic, folkloric, national, promotional, sporting, and ancient events, as observed in the United States and around the world.

Describes the origins of more than 300 holidays observed in the United States and around the world. Explains where, when, and how each event is celebrated, with detailed information on the symbols and customs associated with the holiday. Includes contact information and web sites for related organizations.

A guide to the legend and lore behind the traditions, rituals, foods, games, animals, and other symbols and activities associated with holidays and holy days, feasts and fasts, and other celebrations.

A guide to hundreds of symbols associated with 224 popular holidays from around the world, covering foods, places, people, legends, and other aspects.

Examines the origins of Christmas symbols--trees, ornaments, Yule logs, Santa Claus, cards, Christmas colors, and many other holiday observances.

It is fun to celebrate holidays. Most holidays have symbols. A heart is for Valentine’s Day and a jack-o-lantern is for Halloween. Let’s learn about other holiday symbols. Paired to the fiction title The Perfect Jack-O’-Lantern.

"Many holidays have special symbols. The symbols are a part of the celebration! What are your favorite holiday symbols?"--Back cover.

It is fun to celebrate holidays. Most holidays have symbols. A heart is for Valentine's Day and a jack-o-lantern is for Halloween. Let's learn about other holiday symbols. Paired to the fiction title The Perfect Jack-O'-Lantern.

Find the reason for the season in this one-of-a-kind guide to the symbols of Christmas. With one page for each day in December, this book would make a unique and meaningful gift for anyone on your list. Make your family's holiday season one to remember with this inspiring reminder of the gospel roots behind our treasured Christmas traditions.