Festivals, Holy Days And Saints' Days: A Study In Origins And Survivals In Church Ceremonies And Secular Customs (1915) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436610001)

Festivals, Holy Days And Saints' Days: A Study In Origins And Survivals In Church Ceremonies And Secular Customs (1915) is a book by Ethel Lucy Hargreaves Urlin that explores the origins and evolution of various religious and secular celebrations. The book delves into the history of festivals, holy days, and saints' days, examining how they have been celebrated over time and how they have influenced both church ceremonies and secular customs. Urlin provides a detailed analysis of the origins of these celebrations, tracing their roots back to ancient pagan rituals and exploring how they were adapted and modified by the Christian church. The book also examines the ways in which these celebrations have been influenced by regional and cultural traditions, and how they have evolved over time to reflect changing social and political circumstances. Overall, Festivals, Holy Days And Saints' Days offers a fascinating insight into the history and evolution of some of the most important celebrations in human culture, and provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of religion, culture, and history.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.

Author: Ethel Lucy Hargreaves Urlin
ISBN-10: 1436610001
ISBN-13: 9781436610001
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.36lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d