Yule-Tide in Many Lands by Mary Poague Pringle and Clara A. Urann
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"Yule-Tide in Many Lands" by Mary Poague Pringle and Clara A. Urann is a cultural and historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the various traditions, customs, and celebrations associated with Christmas across different countries, providing insights into how these practices have evolved over time. It highlights the origins of many Yule-tide customs from ancient religions to contemporary celebrations, emphasizing the influence of pagan traditions on modern festivities.
The opening of the book sets the stage for a rich exploration of Yule-tide's history, beginning with the ancient Aryans who celebrated the rebirth of the sun through various rituals and feasts. It elaborates on the myths surrounding deities like Odin and Balder, explaining how these stories contributed to present-day celebrations. Moreover, it introduces themes of community, sharing, and the importance of light during winter, laying the groundwork for examining how different cultures have integrated these ancient customs and created unique Yule-tide traditions that reflect their values and beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pringle, Mary Poague |
|---|---|
| Author | Urann, Clara A. |
| Illustrator | Bridgman, L. J. (Lewis Jesse), 1857-1931 |
| Title | Yule-Tide in Many Lands |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GT: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs |
| Subject | Christmas |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18570 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-18570-5 |
| Release Date | Jun 12, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 680 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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