The Little Book of Hogmanay

von Bob Pegg

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Did You Know?- No one knows the origin of the word Hogmanay.- Until late in the twentieth century, Hogmanay was celebrated on two distinct dates, twelve days apart.- On the island of Islay, it was a Hogmanay custom to predict who you would marry by throwing fish at the wall.- There is more to Hogmanay than fireworks - firstfooting, Guisers, thiggers, mass ball games, clavies and the Dingwall Crate all feature within. Oh, and don't forget to look out for the Trows!The Little Book of Hogmanay is a feast of information exploring the history, folklore, tales, food, drink and traditions of Hogmanay, from its pagan roots to its celebratory present.Whether you need a user's guide or an anthology of entertainment, The Little Book of Hogmanay will tell you all you ever wanted to know about Scotland's most widely and wildly celebrated festival.

• Reihe: Little Book of
• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Gesellschaft und Kultur, allgemein Kultur- und Medienwissenschaften Kulturwissenschaften
• ISBN: 9781803998480
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 31.10.2024
• Größe: 130 x 198 mm
• Verlag: The History Press Ltd