Handbook of Christian Feasts & Customs

Literature & Fiction

Weiser, Francis X.

Mythology & Folk Tales

Harcourt

<p>Why do we call Christmas songs carols?  And is the Christmas tree a pagan symbol?  Were there really three kings?  These questions and so many others are explored in a way that is scholarly and yet delightful to read.  Enjoy learning about the history of the many Christmas traditions we celebrate in this country!</p>

The Christmas Book

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

St. Augustine Academy Press

If you enjoyed learning about holiday traditions in The Christmas Book, you are sure to love its sequel, The Easter Book.  Father Weiser has here applied his winning formula to an explanation of the fasts and feasts of the Lenten and Easter seasons with equally fascinating results.

The Easter Book

Handbook of Christian Feasts and Customs

Cluny Media

From the deep wells of Christian Tradition comes this exceptional book by Father Francis X. Weiser.  Charming and educational, The Easter Book chronicles the development of Lenten and Easter traditions through the centuries of Christendom. From Bavaria to the Holy Land; England and Bohemia to Hungary and Peru, Father Weiser draws upon the customs of Christians universal to show just why we celebrate the great events of the liturgical year as we do. Whether you are parent, teacher, convert or cradle Catholic, there is much to learn from The Easter Book. Knowledge of the origins of our many Easter Traditions will enrich your appreciation of this holy season any time of year!. Especially valuable for those who seek a deeper knowledge of the Church Year, The Easter Book is also ideal for parents, liturgists, and all religious education teacher.

Firefly Pr

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