A Celebration of Customs & Rituals of the World - Tapa dura

Ingpen, Robert R; Wilkinson, Philip

 
9780816034796: A Celebration of Customs & Rituals of the World
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ISBN 10: 0816034796 ISBN 13: 9780816034796
Editorial: Facts On File Inc, 1986

Sinopsis

Explores initiation rites, wedding feasts, harvest celebrations, religious rituals, and many other customs used around the world to mark all kinds of special occasions.

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This beautifully illustrated work explores the initiation rites, wedding ceremonies, funeral rituals, religious observances, and other customs that are the foundation of all societies.Coverage begins with the customs associated with the twelve months of the year, then moves on to explain the many rituals of passage. There is also information dealing with everyday activities such as harvesting, healing, worship, and even eating and drinking.Profiled are such traditions as: -- The Jewish festival of Passover-- The Japanese ceremony to honor dead ancestors-- The harvest celebration of India-- Oberammergau's Passion Play.

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Editorial
Facts On File Inc
Año de publicación
1986
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0816034796
ISBN 13 
9780816034796
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
224
Contacto del fabricante
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