Feasts and Festivals
Feasts and Festivals by Catherine Storr, published by Patrick Hardy Books in 1983, is a richly illustrated exploration of traditional British customs. This first edition, comprising 48 pages, presents a calendar of the year’s seasons, detailing various holidays and celebrations. The book addresses intriguing questions about cultural practices, such as the Wild Hunt and the Horn dance, while providing insights into the significance of these events throughout history.
Readers will find that the exquisite full-color illustrations by Jenny Rhodes enhance the understanding of customs related to different times of the year. The book delves into topics such as social science and anthropology, offering a glimpse into the customs and traditions of Europe. Through its engaging presentation, Feasts and Festivals invites readers to discover the fascinating rituals and celebrations that mark the passage of time in British culture.
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Do you know on which night of the year the Wild Hunt rushes through the forests? Or how to secure a good crop of apples? Or when the Horn dance is performed? Or when and why children build grottoes of oyster shells? These questions and many others are answered in this book. Jenny Rhodes’ exquisite full colour illustrations of traditional British customs follow a calender of the year’s seasons, each with its flowers and fruit, and each custom set in a different period of history.
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