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1	Halloween: From Pagan Ritual to Party Night more books like this by Nicholas Rogers add to wishlist An academic history of the European sources of Halloween and how, in America, it developed into a popular secular holiday. Rogers investigates the the practices of Halloween including trick-or-treating, the use of symbols from the macabre, and the social history of its various expressions of rebellion, mischief, and fun. see all copies from $3.98! new only from $3.98! \| first editions
2	Death Makes a Holiday: A Cultural History of Halloween more books like this by David J Skal add to wishlist From an acclaimed cultural critic and the author of "Hollywood Gothic" and "The Monster Show" comes an in-depth look at one of the most popular and perplexing holidays in America. One 8-page color insert. One 8-page b&w insert. see all copies from $2.62! new only from $2.62! \| first editions
3	Let's keep Christmas more books like this by Peter Marshall add to wishlist One of the most beloved ministers of this century reminds us that Christmas means the birth of Jesus Christ--the gift of God with us. Marshall also celebrates the family customs that make the holiday so special. Wonderfully illustrated, this Christmas keepsake will be enjoyed by both children and adults. (Chosen/Revell) see all copies from $2.49! new only from $39.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Halloween: An American History more books like this by Lesley Pratt Bannatyne add to wishlist Provides the history behind Halloween and how it became an American holiday. Well-researched and packed with information and nuggets of fascinating lore on every page, yet the author eschews dry academic prose -- it's like listening to an erudite friend explain his/her area of expertise. A good source for the history behind Halloween. see all copies from $5.94! new only from $8.99! \| SVS
5	American Country Christmas more books like this by Mary E Emmerling, Chris Mead add to wishlist Offering fresh ideas to make the holidays more special, Emmerling and Mead show charming ways to adorn windows, doors and mantels using fragrant garlands, fruits and exquisite antiques. Includes a die-cut slipcase and dozens of nostalgic Christmas verses. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $22.64! \| first editions
6	The Story of Thanksgiving more books like this by Nancy Skarmeas (Illustrator), Stacy Venturi-Pickett (Illustrator) add to wishlist This title is suitable for toddlers and ages upwards. Children will learn first hand the true meaning of Thanksgiving. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Pagan Mysteries of Halloween: Celebrating the Dark Half of the Year more books like this by Jean Markale add to wishlist This study of the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain explores the many rituals, practices, and meanings of this precursor to Halloween. see all copies from $4.88! new only from $4.98! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Thanksgiving: A Time to Remember more books like this by Barbara Rainey add to wishlist A beautiful book that not only helps families develop traditions based on the significance of Thanksgiving, but also builds a foundation of gratefulness in their lives. see all copies from $7.51! new only from $13.42! \| SVS
9	The Skeleton at the Feast: The Day of the Dead in Mexico more books like this by Elizabeth Carmichael, Chloe Sayer add to wishlist All over Mexico, early in November, families gather to welcome the souls of the dead on their annual visit home. The smells of burning copal incense and pungent cempasúchil (marigolds) mingle with the aromas of fresh bread, new clothing, sweets, and candles. One of Mexico's most important festivals since prehispanic times, the Day of the Dead is ... see all copies from $15.41! new only from $26.14! \| first editions
10	Special Events: Best Practices in Modern Event Management more books like this by Joe Jeff Goldblatt add to wishlist see all copies from $2.91! new only from $75.69! \| signed copies
11	The Latino Holiday Book: From Cinco de Mayo to Dia de Los Muertos: The Celebrations and Traditions of Hispanic-Americans more books like this by Valerie Menard add to wishlist The Latino Holiday Book is the essential resource for everyone wanting to celebrate and honor the special traditions and celebrations of Hispanic Americans. Author Valerie Menard takes readers through the full year, covering new year's traditions, Da de los Reyes, Calle Ocho, Easter, Cinco de Mayo, the feast of independence, National Puerto Rican ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.50! \| SVS
12	Christmas in America more books like this by David C. Cohen add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $43.86! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	A Foxfire Christmas more books like this by Eliot Wigginton, Unknown add to wishlist The students of Eliot Wigginton's Foxfire class interviewed the older genetation of mountain people and came away with wonderful Christmas recipes, gift and decorstion ideas, and poignant stories about the simplicity of earlier Christmases, which they present in A Foxfire Christmas. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.73! \| signed copies \| first editions
14 view cover	Consumer Rites: The Buying and Selling of American Holidays more books like this by Leigh Eric Schmidt add to wishlist Slogans such as 'Let's put Christ back into Christmas' or 'Jesus is the Reason for the Season' hold an appeal to Christians who oppose the commercializing of events they hold sacred. However, through a close look at the rise of holidays in the United States, Leigh Schmidt show us that commercial appropriations of these occasions were as religious ... see all copies from $8.76! new only from $36.74! \| SVS
15 view cover	Vietnam: Journeys of Body, Mind, and Spirit more books like this by Nguyen Van Huy (Editor), Laurel Kendall (Editor) add to wishlist This work takes the reader on an informed journey into the social and ritual life of contemporary Vietnam. Accompanying a collaboration between a Vietnamese museum and an American museum on an exhibition of Vietnamese culture, the book moves beyond the troubled history of both nations. see all copies from $6.57! new only from $24.98! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	The Stations of the Sun: A History of the Ritual Year in Britain more books like this by Ronald Hutton add to wishlist From the twelve days of Christmas to the Spring traditions of Valentine, Shrovetide, and Easter eggs, through May Day revels and Midsummer fires, and on to the waning of the year, Harvest Home, and Hallowe'en; Ronald Hutton takes us on a fascinating journey through the ritual year in Britain. His comprehensive study covers all the British Isles ... see all copies from $13.10! new only from $13.10! \| first editions
17 view cover	Shamrocks, Harps, and Shillelaghs: The Story of the St. Patrick's Day Symbols more books like this by Edna Barth add to wishlist The familiar traditions associated with St. Patrick's Day, such as wearing green on March 17th, the Irish heritage of the holiday, and more, are explained in this book that includes the origins of familiar and not-so-familiar legends and symbols of the holiday. Includes original holiday activities. Full-color illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.13! \| first editions \| SVS
18	The two Madonnas : the politics of festival in a Sardinian community more books like this by Sabina Magliocco add to wishlist see all copies from $14.37!
19 view cover	Simple Steps for Every Holiday: 6an Easy Plan for More Joyful, Less Stressful Celebrations All Year Long more books like this by Lisa Lelas, Linda McClintock, Beverly Zingarella add to wishlist The authors teach readers how to make those special days healthier, spread the spirit, keep energy up, and turn the "chores" of decorating, shopping, wrapping, and cleaning up into joyful experiences. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
20 view cover	Beyond the Four Corners of the World: A Navajo Woman's Journey more books like this by Emily Benedek add to wishlist Benedek, a journalist, recounts her life growing up poor on a Navajo reservation in Arizona. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.88! \| signed copies \| first editions
21 view cover	Rituals of Rule, Rituals of Resistance: Public Celebrations and Popular Culture in Mexico more books like this by William H Beezley (Editor), Cheryl E Martin (Editor), William E French (Editor) add to wishlist This book presents readers with scholarship on public celebrations and popular culture throughout Mexican history. Leading scholars from the Americas and Great Britain discuss aspects of Mexico's popular culture from the seventeenth century to the present. The vast range of Mexican expression is examined, including Corpus Christi celebrations, New ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.62! \| first editions
22 view cover	All Around the Year: Holidays and Celebrations in American Life more books like this by Jack Santino add to wishlist Whether decorating Easter trees, observing the New Year's Eve ritual of the Hungry Hog Society, or celebrating Wagner's birthday by incinerating a model of Valhalla on an outdoor barbecue to the closing strains of "Gotterdammerung, " Americans combine the traditional and the offbeat as they create new holidays and celebrate old ones. In All Around ... see all copies from $12.17! new only from $15.99! \| first editions
23	Our Family Easter Book more books like this by Mary Batchelor add to wishlist Fiction, recipes, Bible stories, gift ideas, and crafts centering around Easter. see all copies from $1.99!
24 view cover	An Amish Wedding more books like this by Richard Ammon add to wishlist Captures the tradition of an Amish wedding as a young couple, Anna and Samuel, with the help of their family and friends, prepare for the special event and the celebrations that follow. see all copies from $3.94! new only from $99.00! \| first editions
25 view cover	Mooncakes and Hungry Ghosts: Festivals of China more books like this by Carol Stepanchuk, Charles Wong add to wishlist see all copies from $3.33! new only from $14.95! \| first editions

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	The Foxfire Book: Hog Dressing, Log Cabin Building, Mountain Crafts and Foods, Planting by the Signs, Snake Lore, Hunting Tales, Faith Healing, Moonshining by Foxfire Fund Inc, Eliot Wigginton (Editor) see all from $3.34! new only from $9.81!
	Mr Jones, meet the Master. by Peter Marshall see all from $1.99! new only from $29.99!
	Mary Emmerling's American Country Hearts by Mary E Emmerling, Chris Mead (Photographer) see all from $1.99! new only from $14.95!
	The Pagan Religions of the Ancient British Isles: Their Nature and Legacy by Ronald Hutton see all from $12.00! new only from $22.50!
	The Story of Christmas by Patricia A Pingry, Lorraine Wells (Illustrator) see all from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
	Hearts, Cupids, and Red Roses: The Story of the Valentine Symbols by Edna Barth see all from $1.99! new only from $3.78!