LEADER 02499nam 22004813 450 001 9910158894703321 005 20230808195517.0 010 $a1-68195-598-9 035 $a(CKB)3710000000866469 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC4570680 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL4570680 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr11266786 035 $a(OCoLC)959148376 035 $a(Exl-AI)4570680 035 $a(EXLCZ)993710000000866469 100 $a20210901d2016 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aChristmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan 210 1$aTustin :$cXist Publishing,$d2016. 210 4$dİ2016. 215 $a1 online resource (319 pages) 225 1 $aXist Classics Bundles 327 $aIntro -- CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION15 -- CHAPTER II -- CHAPTER III -- CHAPTER IV -- CHAPTER V -- CHAPTER VI -- CHAPTER VII -- CHAPTER VIII -- CHAPTER IX -- CHAPTER X -- CHAPTER XI -- CHAPTER XII -- CHAPTER XIII -- CHAPTER XIV -- CHAPTER XV -- CHAPTER XVI -- CONCLUSION357 -- NOTES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY361 -- INDEX. 330 $aThis book explores the origins, traditions, and evolution of Christmas, examining both Christian and pagan influences. It delves into the religious aspects of the holiday, including its liturgical practices, hymns, and dramatic representations, while also tracing the survival of pre-Christian winter festivals and customs. The text provides a comprehensive analysis of rituals such as the Yule log, Christmas decorations, gift-giving, feasting, and the roles of figures like Santa Claus and St. Nicholas. The author also investigates cultural practices across various countries and historical periods, offering insights into how Christmas has been celebrated and transformed over time. Written for both general readers and scholars, the book combines folklore, history, and theology to present a detailed study of the holiday's multifaceted traditions.$7Generated by AI. 410 0$aXist Classics Bundles 517 $aXist Classics Bundles 606 $aPaganism$7Generated by AI 606 $aFolklore$7Generated by AI 615 0$aPaganism 615 0$aFolklore 676 $a394.268 700 $aMiles$b Clement A$01376656 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910158894703321 996 $aChristmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan$93412621 997 $aUNINA