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Scottish Festivals
Series: Traditional Scotland
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The origins of many Scottish festivals, such as Beltane and Hallowe'en, lie deep in the pagan past, and although the significance of many festivals may now be long forgotten, they have continued to evolve to satisfy the needs of the time. Including extracts from prose, poetry,...
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This book is an enthralling journey through the year and the pageants, parades, festivals and fairs which have played a huge part in Scottish life. It introduces the customs, traditions, lore and crafts associated with them, making it the ideal companion for anyone interested in this fascinating and rich aspect of Scotland's cultural story.
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Description
The origins of many Scottish festivals, such as Beltane and Hallowe'en, lie deep in the pagan past, and although the significance of many festivals may now be long forgotten, they have continued to evolve to satisfy the needs of the time.
Including extracts from prose, poetry, and historical documents, Scottish Festivals by Sheila Livingstone is an enthralling journey through the year, exploring the pageants, parades, festivals, and fairs which have played a huge part in Scottish life. It introduces the customs, traditions, lore, and crafts associated with them, making it the ideal companion for anyone interested in this fascinating and rich aspect of Scotland's cultural story.
Series: Traditional Scotland
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781780279251
Publisher: Birlinn General
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 April 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Birlinn Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 111.0mm
Height: 178.0mm
Weight: 111g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Sheila Livingstone was a Scottish author who wrote widely on the subject of Scottish culture and history.
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