Carnival |
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| Author:
| Shafto, Daniel |
| ISBN: | 978-1-60413-095-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2009 |
| Publisher: | Facts On File, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Chelsea House |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $57.00 |
Book Description:
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Throughout the world, there is no holiday celebrated quite like Carnival. During this loud, boisterous, colorful holiday, mayhem seems to dominate societies in the last grand celebration of life before Christians begin the sober season of Lent. This book examines the history and pagan roots of the holiday.
Throughout the world, there is no holiday celebrated quite like Carnival. During this loud, boisterous, colorful holiday, mayhem seems to dominate societies in the last grand celebration of life before Christians begin the sober season of Lent. This book examines the history and pagan roots of the holiday.