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Title: Yule-Tide in Many Lands
Note: Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Produced by Suzanne Shell, Sankar Viswanathan, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
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Summary: "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.)
Author: Pringle, Mary Poague
Author: Urann, Clara A.
Illustrator: Bridgman, L. J. (Lewis Jesse), 1857-1931
EBook No.: 18570
Published: Jun 12, 2006
Downloads: 221
Language: English
Subject: Christmas
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Yule-Tide in Many Lands
Note: Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Sankar Viswanathan, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "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.)
Author: Pringle, Mary Poague
Author: Urann, Clara A.
Illustrator: Bridgman, L. J. (Lewis Jesse), 1857-1931
EBook No.: 18570
Published: Jun 12, 2006
Downloads: 221
Language: English
Subject: Christmas
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.