The histories behind familiar holy days
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The histories behind familiar holy days
Francis X. Weiser’s book gathers brief historical questions about religious customs and seasonal celebrations, connecting everyday practices with the traditions behind them. Its topics range from Sunday dress and a feature of medieval church architecture to the origins of Halloween masks and jack-o’-lanterns, alongside Thanksgiving’s traditional celebration. The examples suggest a broad, custom-centered survey of Christian observances and holidays, with attention to how particular practices arose and took shape over time.
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Why do we wear our best clothes on Sunday? What was the Holy Ghost Hole in medieval churches? How did a Belgian nun originate the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament? Where did the Halloween mask and the jack-o'-lantern come from?
Learn the answer to these questions, as well as the history behind our traditional celebration of Thanksgiving, in this gem of a book by Father Weiser.
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