Old English Customs and Ceremonies

Old English Customs and Ceremonies
Author: F. J. Drake-Carnell
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2018-02-02
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1528783433

This vintage book by F. J. Drake-Carnell explores the historical English ceremonies and traditions. From the Queen's opening of parliament to small town festivals and beyond, this volume contains everything one might to know about English customs, and it is not to be missed by the discerning Anglophile. Contents include: “The Houses of Parliament (1)”, “The Houses of Parliament (2)”, “Royal Ceremonies”, “The City of London”, “The City Livery Companies”, “Ceremony and the Law”, “Ecclesiastical Ceremonies, Doles, and Charities”, “Customs in the Country (1)”, “Customs in the Country (2)”, “Customs in the Country (3)”, Curious Tenures (1)”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.

Old English Customs Extant at the Present Time

Old English Customs Extant at the Present Time
Author: Peter Hempson Ditchfield
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2014-11-06
Genre: History
ISBN: 1326072641

Many customs have vanished, quietly dying out without giving a sign. The present generation has witnessed the extinction of many observances which our fathers practised and revered, and doubtless the progress of decay will continue. We have entered upon a diminished inheritance. Still it is surprising to find how much has been left; how tenaciously the English race clings to that which habit and usage have established; how ancient customs hold sway in the palace, the parliament, the army, the law courts, amongst educated people as well as unlearned rustics; how they cluster around our social institutions, are enshrined in religious ceremonial, and are preserved by law; how carefully they have been guarded through the many ages of their existence, and how deeply rooted they are in the affections of the English people.

African Religions

African Religions
Author: Jacob K. Olupona
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2014
Genre: History
ISBN: 0199790582

This book connects traditional religions to the thriving religious activity in Africa today.

The Book of Ceremonies

The Book of Ceremonies
Author: Gabriel Horn
Publisher: New World Library
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2011-02-08
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1577319893

Within these pages, celebrated Native American writer Gabriel Horn weaves a hauntingly beautiful tapestry of traditional stories, songs, and prayers that highlight the sacred Native way of life. Interwoven throughout this visionary work are detailed ceremonies and rituals for: Marriage, Pregnancy, Birth, Greeting the Day, Death Divorce, Presenting an Infant to the Sun, Dreams and Visions Solstice and Equinox, Healing, and more... The Book of Ceremonies is filled with the heartfelt words of a powerful writer and the original illustrations of Carises Horn, a talented young artist. All of us who live on this sacred land will enjoy and treasure this beautiful book. Celebrated Native American writer Gabriel Horn weaves a beautiful tapestry of stories and short pieces that show us the sacred Native way of life. The writing is beautiful and emotional throughout. It is the work of a talented writer who has walked the native path for years, and is able to show us the native way in all aspects of life. The Book of Ceremonies offers clear explanations of a wide variety of ceremonies.

The Book of New Family Traditions (Revised and Updated)

The Book of New Family Traditions (Revised and Updated)
Author: Meg Cox
Publisher: Running Press Adult
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2012-05-22
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780762443185

Offers instructions or "recipes" for creating new family rituals or traditions, in categories such as "holidays," "family festivities and ceremonies," and "rites of passage."

Stations of the Sun

Stations of the Sun
Author: Ronald Hutton
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 566
Release: 2001-02-15
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0191578428

Comprehensive and engaging, this colourful study covers the whole sweep of ritual history from the earliest written records to the present day. From May Day revels and Midsummer fires, to Harvest Home and Hallowe'en, to the twelve days of Christmas, Ronald Hutton takes us on a fascinating journey through the ritual year in Britain. He challenges many common assumptions about the customs of the past, and debunks many myths surrounding festivals of the present, to illuminate the history of the calendar year we live by today.

A Dictionary of English Folklore

A Dictionary of English Folklore
Author: Jacqueline Simpson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 1046
Release: 2003-10-09
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0191578525

This dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. An engrossing guide to English folklore and traditions, with over 1,250 entries. Folklore is connected to virtually every aspect of life, part of the country, age group, and occupation. From the bizarre to the seemingly mundane, it is as much a feature of the modern technological age as of the ancient world. BL Oral and Performance genres-Cheese rolling, Morris dancing, Well-dressingEL BL Superstitions-Charms, Rainbows, WishbonesEL BL Characters-Cinderella, Father Christmas, Robin Hood, Dick WhittingtonEL BL Supernatural Beliefs-Devil's hoofprints, Fairy rings, Frog showersEL BL Calendar Customs-April Fool's Day, Helston Furry Day, Valentine's DayEL

Old English Customs Extant at the Present Time

Old English Customs Extant at the Present Time
Author: P. H. Ditchfield
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2009-04
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 9781104301972

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.