{"product_id":"the-book-of-strange-customs-jena-lancaster-9798268007879","title":"The Book of Strange Customs: Unusual Traditions from Every Corner of the World","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom fire-leaping festivals to whispered prayers into wells, explore the hidden rituals that shape human life across every culture and age.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEvery corner of the world carries customs that, to outsiders, may seem curious, whimsical, or even strange. Yet each ritual holds a story - of protection, hope, celebration, or connection to unseen powers. The Book of Strange Customs takes you on an unforgettable journey across continents and centuries, revealing the traditions that have guided humanity through birth and death, love and war, feast and famine. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep into a world where: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFires are leapt for renewal and safety in the changing of seasons. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCharms and amulets are carried as shields against envy and misfortune. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRituals of death and mourning help the living navigate loss while guiding the departed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMasks, dances, and festivals transform ordinary streets into theaters of cosmic renewal. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSmall gestures like tossing a coin into water or knocking on wood echo ancient beliefs that still live within us today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing from folklore, anthropology, and historical accounts, Jena Lancaster presents an engaging, deeply researched exploration of how customs endure, adapt, and weave meaning into our lives. More than curiosities, these traditions reveal what it means to be human: the need to protect, to celebrate, to remember, and to belong. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten in a flowing, captivating style, this book is both a treasury of cultural history and an invitation to rediscover the rituals that surround us still. Whether you are a lover of folklore, a seeker of hidden traditions, or simply curious about the extraordinary within the ordinary, The Book of Strange Customs will enchant, enlighten, and stay with you long after the final page. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA timeless gift for readers who love culture, curiosity, and the magic of human tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jena Lancaster\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798268007879\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 94\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d","brand":"Jena Lancaster","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47520891863295,"sku":"9798268007879","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b4429638-f409-443b-83e9-5eb2cab6713a.jpg?v=1762887603","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-book-of-strange-customs-jena-lancaster-9798268007879","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}