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Author: Amitai Etzioni Publisher: NYU Press ISBN: 081472227X Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 259
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How did Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday become a national holiday? Why do we exchange presents on Christmas and Chanukah? What do bunnies have to do with Easter? How did Earth Day become a global holiday? These questions and more are answered in this fascinating exploration into the history and meaning of holidays and rituals. Edited by Amitai Etzioni, one of the most influential social and political thinkers of our time, this collection provides a compelling overview of the impact that holidays and rituals have on our family and communal life. From community solidarity to ethnic relations to religious traditions, We Are What We Celebrate argues that holidays such as Halloween, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, New Year's Eve, and Valentine's Day play an important role in reinforcing, and sometimes redefining, our values as a society. The collection brings together classic and original essays that, for the first time, offer a comprehensive overview and analysis of the important role such celebrations play in maintaining a moral order as well as in cementing family bonds, building community relations and creating national identity. The essays cover such topics as the creation of Thanksgiving as a national holiday; the importance of holidays for children; the mainstreaming of Kwanzaa; and the controversy over Columbus Day celebrations. Compelling and often surprising, this look at holidays and rituals brings new meaning to not just the ways we celebrate but to what those celebrations tell us about ourselves and our communities. Contributors: Theodore Caplow, Gary Cross, Matthew Dennis, Amitai Etzioni, John R. Gillis, Ellen M. Litwicki, Diana Muir, Francesca Polletta, Elizabeth H. Pleck, David E. Proctor, Mary F. Whiteside, and Anna Day Wilde.
Author: Amitai Etzioni Publisher: NYU Press ISBN: 081472227X Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 259
Book Description
How did Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday become a national holiday? Why do we exchange presents on Christmas and Chanukah? What do bunnies have to do with Easter? How did Earth Day become a global holiday? These questions and more are answered in this fascinating exploration into the history and meaning of holidays and rituals. Edited by Amitai Etzioni, one of the most influential social and political thinkers of our time, this collection provides a compelling overview of the impact that holidays and rituals have on our family and communal life. From community solidarity to ethnic relations to religious traditions, We Are What We Celebrate argues that holidays such as Halloween, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, New Year's Eve, and Valentine's Day play an important role in reinforcing, and sometimes redefining, our values as a society. The collection brings together classic and original essays that, for the first time, offer a comprehensive overview and analysis of the important role such celebrations play in maintaining a moral order as well as in cementing family bonds, building community relations and creating national identity. The essays cover such topics as the creation of Thanksgiving as a national holiday; the importance of holidays for children; the mainstreaming of Kwanzaa; and the controversy over Columbus Day celebrations. Compelling and often surprising, this look at holidays and rituals brings new meaning to not just the ways we celebrate but to what those celebrations tell us about ourselves and our communities. Contributors: Theodore Caplow, Gary Cross, Matthew Dennis, Amitai Etzioni, John R. Gillis, Ellen M. Litwicki, Diana Muir, Francesca Polletta, Elizabeth H. Pleck, David E. Proctor, Mary F. Whiteside, and Anna Day Wilde.
Author: Jonathan Potter Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc ISBN: 1508166439 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 26
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Independence Day is a holiday known for the many ways in which people choose to celebrate, parades, cookouts and, of course, fireworks. To many, the holiday is known simply as the Fourth of July. Some readers may not know the reasons we celebrate this holiday. What is the significance of celebrating on this specific date? What exactly happened on July 4, 1776? With accessible vocabulary and eye-catching photographs, this book will teach readers about the history behind the holiday, and the different ways that families across the country celebrate Independence Day.
Author: Chitra Soundar Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited ISBN: 9354924190 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 34
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Venture on a rich journey of festivities! From Diwali to Chinese New Year, discover fascinating traditions and customs that unite us all. Sprinkled with stunning illustrations, We All Celebrate! is bursting with facts about the many cultures and religions of the world. This joyful book offers a glimpse into the beautiful multicultural traditions, language, history, food and so much more-a true celebration of diversity!
Author: Whitney Stewart Publisher: Union Square Press ISBN: 9781454950639 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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Fourteen holidays celebrated around the world come alive in this kid-friendly guide of how to celebrate each holiday. The wide-ranging collection of holidays includes Holi, Purim, Halloween, and more!
Author: Linda Winwood Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers ISBN: 0768407729 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 40
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Do you know the truth behind the dressing up and trick-or-treating that are important parts of this holiday? If not, you need to read this book with your child. Halloween comes every yearand so does the question: Mommy, Why Dont We Celebrate Halloween? Most likely, your child has either asked you this, or will ask you in the future. This is why you should be ready to explain Halloween to a kid, sharing the dangers of Halloween and discussing Halloween as a pagan holiday. This book will help your child have a Christian perspective on Halloween, making it clear why you dont celebrate the holiday. It reveals, in story form, the truth behind the activities that have become such an accepted part of Halloween traditions. Children who read this book and talk about it with their parents will learn how the "fun" of Halloween harms them. They will also learn what to say to others who do not understand the true meaning of Halloween.
Author: Scott P. Detisch Publisher: Liturgical Press ISBN: 0814666973 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 176
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The eucharistic celebration is a vital part of the life and ministry of every priest and deacon. At the same time, the Eucharist is also a compelling narrative of all that Christ is for the People of God. In this book, Fr. Scott Detisch explores a spirituality of holy orders through the eucharistic actions of Christ: take, bless, break, and give. These are more than ritual actions the deacon or priest performs within the liturgy. As they did for Jesus Christ, these eucharistic words define who a priest or deacon is for God’s people.
Author: Clyde Steckel Publisher: Dorrance Publishing ISBN: 168537445X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 174
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Therefore, We Celebrate: Igitur By: Clyde Steckel Arthur Lore is a famous architect with a penchant for drinking and a drive to leave a lasting mark on the world. His once estranged wife, Lotte, is a painter seeking recognition and fame. Together, the two navigate their relationship with each other, their friends and co-workers, and themselves in this story laced with humor and tragic outcomes. Follow Arthur as he navigates the ins-and-outs of the architect world as he designs his legacy, and Lotte as she emerges in the art world.
Author: Jayden Coll-Seck Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc ISBN: 1508117985 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 12
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A family celebrates Kwanzaa in this first-person narrative nonfiction title. A young girl explains how her family celebrates together as they carry out various family rituals and customs. This nonfiction title is paired with the fiction title Brianna's Best.
Author: Patricia Datchuck Sanchez Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 9781556123023 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 408
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Accessible background and insights on each scripture text in the three-year Sunday lectionary cycle. An invaluable resource for preachers, lectors, liturgical musicians, catechists and more.
Author: Peter J. Vaghi Publisher: Ave Maria Press ISBN: 1594713294 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 160
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In The Sacraments We Celebrate: A Catholic Guide to the Seven Mysteries of Faith, the second book in the Pillars of Faith series, Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi introduces the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church. Drawing from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults, and the writings of Benedict XVI and John Paul II, Msgr. Vaghi's easy-to-use resource considers each of the sacraments from a personal, communal, and social perspective. The chapters explore the sacraments as a whole and examine the scriptural foundation, the history, and the symbolism of each. At a time when Mass attendance, Confession, and the celebration of Catholic weddings are all declining, the clarity and accessibility of Msgr. Peter Vaghi's writing on the meaning of these celebrations, complemented by questions for reflection and prayer, makes The Sacraments We Celebrate a vital resource for any Catholic seeking to understand these central actions of the faith.
Author: Amitai Etzioni
Author: Amitai Etzioni
Author: Jonathan Potter
Author: Chitra Soundar
Author: Whitney Stewart
Author: Linda Winwood
Author: Scott P. Detisch
Author: Clyde Steckel
Author: Jayden Coll-Seck
Author: Patricia Datchuck Sanchez
Author: Peter J. Vaghi