A Celebration Of Customs Rituals Of The World

Author : Robert Ingpen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Celebration of Customs & Rituals of the World written by Robert Ingpen and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores initiation rites, wedding feasts, harvest celebrations, religious rituals, and many other customs used around the world to mark all kinds of special occasions. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.

Author : Jennifer Laing
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134593201
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rituals and Traditional Events in the Modern World written by Jennifer Laing and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-10-30 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many events have evolved over centuries, drawing on local customs and conditions. However, as the world becomes increasingly globalised, traditional events and the identities they support are increasingly being challenged and rituals may be lost. Reacting against this trend towards homogeneity, communities strive to preserve and even recreate their traditional events, which may require rituals to be resurrected or reinvented for a new audience. The aim of this book is to explore the role of traditional events and rituals in the modern world. The 16 chapters cover a range of case studies of the performance of ritual through events, including their historical antecedents and development over time, as well as their role in society, link with identities both seemingly fixed and fluid and their continued relevance. The cases examined are not museum pieces, but rather vibrant festivals and events that continue to persist. Drawing on the power of history and cultural tradition, they are manifestations of heritage, existing in three temporalities: celebrating the past, occurring in the present and aiming to continue into and influence the future. Iconic events including Chinese New Year, Hogmanay and the New Orleans Mardi Gras are examined and examples are drawn from a diverse range of countries such as South Korea, China, Laos, the United States, Scotland, Italy, India and Haiti. This volume provides a deep understanding upon the role of tradition and ritual within events, from a global perspective and will be valuable reading for students, researchers and academics interested in events, heritage and culture.

Author : Jane Meredith
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN 13 : 0738735442
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rituals of Celebration written by Jane Meredith and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2013 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To give her family and friends a deep experience of earth-based spirituality, Jane Meredith holds eight rituals per year, celebrating the solstices, equinoxes, and cross-quarter festivals. 'Rituals of Celebration' provides accounts of the most memorable rituals she's organised, as well as how-to instructions for creating the rituals.

Author : Barbara Smith
Publisher : Random House (NY)
ISBN 13 : 9780375502361
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book B. Smith written by Barbara Smith and published by Random House (NY). This book was released on 1999 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Television lifestyle expert B. Smith shares her passion and ideas for entertaining, cooking, and crafts in this fabulous twelve-month celebration of holidays and rituals. As a restaurateur, TV host, columnist, and former model, B. Smith lets us in on the tricks of entertaining with flair and personal style. The first in a series, Rituals & Celebrations is organized by calendar month, each including two or three celebrations and containing a history of the ritual, full-course recipes, party ideas, and step-by-step craft instructions. In addition to such basic celebrations as a wine tasting at home, a Labor Day picnic on the beach, and a New Year's Eve pajama party for kids, Rituals & Celebrations also incorporates such African American traditions as a Juneteenth celebration and a bid whist card party. The book also includes some wonderful variations on traditional holidays, such as a hot pink Valentine's Day, a Thanksgiving featuring Jerked Roast Turkey, and Christmas Eve spent dipping into fondue. Shrimp Dumplings with Ginger Soy Sauce, Candied Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potato Stuffing, and Triple Chocolate Torte are just a few of the other mouthwatering recipes included. Craft ideas include putting together the perfect houseguest thank-you basket and creating beautiful personalized hand-painted glassware. B. Smith brings these celebrations into your home and helps you make them your own. Filled with beautiful full-color photographs, B. Smith: Rituals & Celebrations completes any home and makes a great gift all year long. B. Smith gives us twelve months of menus, recipes, crafts, and party ideas that help us celebrate with style

Author : Simon J. Bronner
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
ISBN 13 : 081313949X
Total Pages : 546 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Explaining Traditions written by Simon J. Bronner and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2011-08-26 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do humans hold onto traditions? Many pundits predicted that modernization and the rise of a mass culture would displace traditions, especially in America, but cultural practices still bear out the importance of rituals and customs in the development of identity, heritage, and community. In Explaining Traditions: Folk Behavior in Modern Culture, Simon J. Bronner discusses the underlying reasons for the continuing significance of traditions, delving into their social and psychological roles in everyday life, from old-time crafts to folk creativity on the Internet. Challenging prevailing notions of tradition as a relic of the past, Explaining Traditions provides deep insight into the nuances and purposes of living traditions in relation to modernity. Bronner's work forces readers to examine their own traditions and imparts a better understanding of raging controversies over the sustainability of traditions in the modern world.

Author : Roseanne Thong
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811857161
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wish written by Roseanne Thong and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Take a tour of the many delightful ways children from cultures around the world help their wishes come true"--Dust jacket.

Author : Laurie Cabot
Publisher : Delta
ISBN 13 : 0804152233
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Celebrate the Earth written by Laurie Cabot and published by Delta. This book was released on 2014-02-05 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published to coincide with the Pagan holiday Samhain on October 31st, this new title by a renowned author and Witch will appeal to spiritualists and environmentalists alike as it celebrates the eight holidays in the Pagan tradition. The Pagan origins of many of our everyday traditions, including the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox, are celebrated here as holidays that spring from the seasons of the earth. Wit its practical suggestions for enjoying seasonal renewal, Celebrate The Earth blends all the richness and ancient lore of Witchcraft with how-to advice to create a modern-day celebration of nature. For each holiday, it offers instructions on: Earth magic--sample rituals, preparation, garb, herbcraft, spellcraft, and magical stones, for promoting love, romance, and healing. Holiday fare--recipes and menus to prepare. Ancient activities--crafts and games passed down through generations. Also included is a list of sources--an extensive bibliography, plus lists of specialty shops and mail order catalogs.

Author : George Monger
Publisher : ABC-CLIO
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marriage Customs of the World written by George Monger and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2004-11-23 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Description

Author : Ava Laboy Capo
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1491835451
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wedding Traditions from Around the World written by Ava Laboy Capo and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013-11-15 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diversity is all around us, celebrate, embrace, and represent your culture on your special day. Incorporate rituals, ceremonies, and traditions, there are many ways to honor and incorporate your ancestry during wedding ceremony and celebration. Many nationalities and cultures chose to include their heritage and traditions, embrace it and incorporate all that applies.

Author : Peter Metcalf
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521423755
Total Pages : 10 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Celebrations of Death written by Peter Metcalf and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1991-10-25 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Machine derived contents note: List of illustrations -- Preface -- Introduction to the second edition -- 1. Preliminaries -- Part I. Universals and Culture: 2. Emotional reactions to death -- 3. Symbolic associations of death -- Part II. Death as Transition: 4. The living and the dead: a re-examination of Hertz -- 5. Death rituals and life values: rites of passage reconsidered -- Part III. The Royal Corpse and the Body Politic: 6. The dead king -- 7. The immortal kingship -- Part IV. Seeing Ourselves Anew: 8. American deathways -- Bibliography -- Index.