Decking the halls: The folklore and traditions of christmas plants
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.17 (613 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1572233834 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 95 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Of all the seasonal celebrations of the year, Christmas has more traditional plants with their accompanying legends and symbolism than any other season. Drawing from Christian practices, along with ancient Druid, Celtic, Norse and Roman beliefs, Decking the Halls explores the history of our popular Christmas plants and flowers during this most holy season.. Holly, ivy, mistletoe, the poinsettia, rosemary, the Yule log, and the most popular and recognized of all--the Christmas tree--each has its own fascinating legend and history. With so many customs and traditions during the Christmas season, we often do not pause to wonder and ponder about how and why they began
A great addition to the Christmas season Decking the Hall successfully takes on the most important task of enlightening us about the plants mankind has chosen to celebrate his favorite holiday of Christmas.Did you know that the color green symbolizes eternal life or that many of our Christmas traditions involving plants come from the Ancient cultures of Druids, Celt, Norse, and Roman? The first chapter tells the basics of the Christmas plants herita. Midwest Book Review said Provides a fine reflection on folklore and traditions. Decking the Halls provides a fine reflection on the folklore and traditions of Christmas plants, considering the legends and symbolism which surrounds them and the seasonal customs which have accompanied popular Christmas blooming plants. Decking the Halls could have been featured in our gardening column, but is recommended here for its historical and social reflection, crossing different cultures in its anal. A Customer said Decking the Halls: The Folklore and Traditions of Christmas. I feel that Mrs. Allen has captured the essisance and eligance that is Christmas. Through her time and effort, and excellent book has been produced that should survive for generations to come. Through the information found in this wonderful publication, readers will find a deeper meaning to the plants and traditions associated with the season. Good Reading to All.
But many of our seasonal traditions and customs have been borrowed from ancient cultures and practices that existed before the birth of Christ, thus making modern-day Christmas a truly multiculural celebration that unites all mankind in a cosmic celebration. The magic of Magi and the mysteries of the mystics could not compare with the wonder of that night. Today, we decorate our homes, yard, streets and businesses with lights, candles, greenery accented with red, Santa Claus, and ornaments in all shapes, sizes and colors. but why do we do these things year after year? Of course, the ob! vious reason for Christians is to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child. Could this possibly be the real meaning of the Nativity experience? . It was a simpler time, when science and technology did not explain away the magic and mystery of the unkn
. She served as the coordinator of Culture and Language Resources at Oklahoma State University until 1999. Allen teaches intensive Spanish language classes, presents cultural training and seminars, and travels frequently in Latin America for trade, education and humanitarian projects. Linda Allen is an international cultures, business and education consultant with over 25 years of experience in the education and international communities