British Popular Customs, Present and Past by T. F. Thiselton-Dyer
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"British Popular Customs, Present and Past" by T. F. Thiselton-Dyer is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work aims to document and illustrate various customs tied to the social and domestic practices of the people of Britain, organized according to the calendar year. The intricacies of these customs provide insight into the cultural landscape of Britain throughout history. The opening of this work introduces the author's intention to
collect and present a range of customs that may be fading from memory. This section sets the stage by emphasizing the significance of New Year's Day and its associated traditions, which include various superstitious practices and celebratory customs that have evolved over time. This exploration begins with ancient beliefs and rituals, such as the symbolic exchange of gifts and the ceremonial acts performed to usher in the New Year, highlighting regional variations and historical anecdotes that enrich the understanding of British culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Thiselton-Dyer, T. F. (Thomas Firminger), 1848-1923 |
|---|---|
| Title |
British Popular Customs, Present and Past Illustrating the Social and Domestic Manners of the People. Arranged According to the Calendar of the Year. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Ethan W. Kent, Harry Lame and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Folklore -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58809 |
| Release Date | Feb 2, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1329 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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