Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
A Christmas feast A Christmas feast Edna Barth,Ursula Arndt A collection of Christmas poems, carols, and sayings by a variety of authors spanning several centuries. OL16602974W
Hearts, cupids, and red roses Hearts, cupids, and red roses Edna Barth,Ursula Arndt The history of Valentine's Day and the little-known stories behind its symbols. OL19687992W
Holly, reindeer, and colored lights Holly, reindeer, and colored lights Edna Barth Examines the origins of Christmas symbols--trees, ornaments, Yule logs, Santa Claus, cards, Christmas colors, and many other holiday observances. OL6220268W
Lilies, rabbits, and painted eggs Lilies, rabbits, and painted eggs Edna Barth,Ursula Arndt Traces the history of Easter symbols from their Christian and pagan origins to such present-day additions as rabbits and new clothes. OL6220269W
Turkeys, Pilgrims, and Indian corn Turkeys, Pilgrims, and Indian corn Edna Barth,Ursula Arndt Traces the history of this American harvest celebration and the development of its symbols and legends. OL6220270W
Witches, pumpkins, and grinning ghosts Witches, pumpkins, and grinning ghosts Edna Barth Explains the origins of and relates stories associated with familiar Halloween symbols OL6220271W
Hearts, cupids, and red roses Hearts, cupids, and red roses Edna Barth Traces the history of Valentine's Day and the little-known stories behind its symbols. OL6220272W