A Day-to-Day Guide to Folk Traditions
Containing over 650 customs, this easy to follow, day-by-day listing of past and current folk events features the celebrations, ceremonies, feasts, dances, games, crafts and supersititions which, along with many other aspects of folklore, constitute English folk culture today.
Each custom is annotated with dates, times and directions, together with a description of events. The history, beliefs and attitudes associated with each custom are revealed, portraying England's tapestry of local cultures.
