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1	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 $13.30! new only from $13.30!
2	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 $4.81! \| first editions \| SVS
3	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 $2.63! new only from $2.63! \| first editions
4	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 $5.98! \| first editions
5	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 $1.99! new only from $76.02! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	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 $12.21! new only from $13.57! \| first editions
7	Turkeys, Pilgrims, and Indian Corn: The Story of the Thanksgiving Symbols more books like this by Edna Barth add to wishlist This overview of the Thanksgiving holiday and the lives of the pilgrims explains such tings as how cranberries got their names, what life was like for pilgrim children, and even the origin of Tom Turkey. Line drawings accompany the text which includes recipes and activities. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.42! \| first editions \| SVS
8	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 $6.73! new only from $6.73! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	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 $11.84! new only from $15.99! \| first editions
10	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 $17.58! \| first editions
11 view cover	My First Kwanzaa Book more books like this by Deborah Newton Chocolate add to wishlist An introduction to the history and practices of Kwanzaa. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	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 $1.99! \| SVS
13 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 $6.10! new only from $24.98! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14	Christmas in America more books like this by David C. Cohen add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $32.19! \| first editions \| SVS
15 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 $9.00! new only from $36.74! \| SVS
16 view cover	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 $11.95! new only from $26.14! \| first editions
17 view cover	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
18 view cover	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 $5.34! new only from $8.99! \| SVS
19 view cover	In the Eye of the Sun: Mexican Fiestas more books like this by Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clezio, Richard Rodriguez, Geoff Winningham (Photographer) add to wishlist A study, in photographs, of the popular fiestas of Mexico, showing the inhabitants of several Mexican villages. The fiestas intertwine some of the great pagan festivals with Catholic ritual and tradition. These photographs show family scenes, revellers and religious ceremonies. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.95!
20	Celebrations; The Complete Book of American Holidays, more books like this by Robert J Myers add to wishlist see all copies from $34.81! SVS
21 view cover	Celebrations more books like this by Susan Branch add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.99!
22	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!
23	The Time-Life Book of Christmas more books like this by Prentice Hall add to wishlist A magnificent book of Christmas past and present that captures the heartwarming holiday traditions of America. The reader will experience the feelings of joy and experience the flavor of Christmas as it is joyously observed across the land. Over 550 full-color photographs and illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $55.59! \| first editions \| SVS
24	La Terra in Piazza: An Interpretation of the Palio of Siena more books like this by Alan Dundes add to wishlist see all copies from $37.75! new only from $199.06! \| signed copies \| first editions
25 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 $13.45! \| 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 $2.29! new only from $9.74!
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	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!
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