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Dictionary of British Folk Customs
A nationwide listing of folk customs and practices, both past and present, in the British Isles. The book covers events around the country such as April Noddy Day, the Furry Dance and clipping the church, alongside more familiar commemorations such as Guy Fawkes, Ash Wednesday and hot cross buns.
350 pages, Paperback
First published April 6, 1978
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Christina Hole
30 books4 followersAn award-winning British folklorist and author. Born in 1896.
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October 27, 2024
This is a bit of a cheat since I have read the book before, probably several times, or at least I;ve dipped 'into it for particular customs for research purposes.
Compiler Christina Hole has created a fantastic dictionary of British folk customs, some long since vanished, others extant. The edition I am reading was printed in the early 1980s. No doubt some of the included customs have now also vanished, been superceded by something similar but more in keeping with the modern age, and perhaps also there have been many revised customs as many of us grow tired and disenchanted with the fast paced, souless modern world around us. A sort of comfort book that I return to when the world gets too loud.
Compiler Christina Hole has created a fantastic dictionary of British folk customs, some long since vanished, others extant. The edition I am reading was printed in the early 1980s. No doubt some of the included customs have now also vanished, been superceded by something similar but more in keeping with the modern age, and perhaps also there have been many revised customs as many of us grow tired and disenchanted with the fast paced, souless modern world around us. A sort of comfort book that I return to when the world gets too loud.
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