| Do you know the true meaning of Hogmanay or what Hallowe'en originally meant? When did Father Christmas first appear on the commercial scene and how old is April Fool's Day? Jean Harrowven features these and other customs, superstitions, games and recipes in this fascinating book, which also gives many 'things for children to do' that are associated with feasts and festivals.
A companion volume by Joan Harrowven Origins of Rhymes, Songs and Sayings will also be published soon.
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