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In an age of secularization and the decline of ritual, Christmas has emerged as the most promising candidate for the first global festival. It is celebrated in the Christian West as well as in many countries with either a minority or no Christian population. How is it that Christmas is not
merely surviving, but actually gaining in importance?
Unwrapping Christmas is the first comparative study of the Christmas phenomenon, based on direct observation of how the festival is actually celebrated in diverse social contexts. It begins by presenting general theories of Christmas and includes the first full English translation of "Father
Christmas Executed" by Claude Levi-Strauss. The focus then turns to two controversial issues: the relationship between Christmas and materialism, and the debate over the place of the family in Christmas celebrations. Both of these issues are examined and interpreted in a variety of cultural
contexts; including the USA, Japan, Britain, Sweden, and Trinidad.
Christmas is rapidly becoming the focus for a constellation of activities including gift-giving, the marking of the seasons, and the celebration of extended family networks. This collection, the first systematic analysis of Christmas, represents a fascinating and significant contribution to
understanding how and why this holiday has developed into the global festival celebrated today.
merely surviving, but actually gaining in importance?
Unwrapping Christmas is the first comparative study of the Christmas phenomenon, based on direct observation of how the festival is actually celebrated in diverse social contexts. It begins by presenting general theories of Christmas and includes the first full English translation of "Father
Christmas Executed" by Claude Levi-Strauss. The focus then turns to two controversial issues: the relationship between Christmas and materialism, and the debate over the place of the family in Christmas celebrations. Both of these issues are examined and interpreted in a variety of cultural
contexts; including the USA, Japan, Britain, Sweden, and Trinidad.
Christmas is rapidly becoming the focus for a constellation of activities including gift-giving, the marking of the seasons, and the celebration of extended family networks. This collection, the first systematic analysis of Christmas, represents a fascinating and significant contribution to
understanding how and why this holiday has developed into the global festival celebrated today.
In an age of secularization and the decline of ritual, Christmas has emerged as the most promising candidate for the first global festival. It is celebrated in the Christian West as well as in many countries with either a minority or no Christian population. How is it that Christmas is not
merely surviving, but actually gaining in importance?
Unwrapping Christmas is the first comparative study of the Christmas phenomenon, based on direct observation of how the festival is actually celebrated in diverse social contexts. It begins by presenting general theories of Christmas and includes the first full English translation of "Father
Christmas Executed" by Claude Levi-Strauss. The focus then turns to two controversial issues: the relationship between Christmas and materialism, and the debate over the place of the family in Christmas celebrations. Both of these issues are examined and interpreted in a variety of cultural
contexts; including the USA, Japan, Britain, Sweden, and Trinidad.
Christmas is rapidly becoming the focus for a constellation of activities including gift-giving, the marking of the seasons, and the celebration of extended family networks. This collection, the first systematic analysis of Christmas, represents a fascinating and significant contribution to
understanding how and why this holiday has developed into the global festival celebrated today.
merely surviving, but actually gaining in importance?
Unwrapping Christmas is the first comparative study of the Christmas phenomenon, based on direct observation of how the festival is actually celebrated in diverse social contexts. It begins by presenting general theories of Christmas and includes the first full English translation of "Father
Christmas Executed" by Claude Levi-Strauss. The focus then turns to two controversial issues: the relationship between Christmas and materialism, and the debate over the place of the family in Christmas celebrations. Both of these issues are examined and interpreted in a variety of cultural
contexts; including the USA, Japan, Britain, Sweden, and Trinidad.
Christmas is rapidly becoming the focus for a constellation of activities including gift-giving, the marking of the seasons, and the celebration of extended family networks. This collection, the first systematic analysis of Christmas, represents a fascinating and significant contribution to
understanding how and why this holiday has developed into the global festival celebrated today.
Über den Autor
Bruce Miller has been a hockey player and avid fan since childhood. He is a prolific author, writing over 50 books in various genres. Several of his works have become bestsellers. "Beware the Ides of March: A Novel Based on Psychic Readings" was honored with the 2023 NYC Big Book Distinguished Favorite Award. In addition to his literary works, Mr. Miller is an aviator and an accomplished professional with diverse interests and talents. As an attorney and businessman, he has achieved relative success in multiple career paths.
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Erscheinungsjahr: | 1995 |
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Fachbereich: | Allgemeines |
Genre: | Importe |
Rubrik: | Sozialwissenschaften |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
ISBN-13: | 9780198280668 |
ISBN-10: | 0198280661 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Ausstattung / Beilage: | Paperback |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Miller |
Redaktion: | Miller, Daniel E. |
Hersteller: | OUP Oxford |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Books on Demand GmbH, In de Tarpen 42, D-22848 Norderstedt, info@bod.de |
Maße: | 216 x 140 x 16 mm |
Von/Mit: | Miller |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 01.11.1995 |
Gewicht: | 0,36 kg |
Über den Autor
Bruce Miller has been a hockey player and avid fan since childhood. He is a prolific author, writing over 50 books in various genres. Several of his works have become bestsellers. "Beware the Ides of March: A Novel Based on Psychic Readings" was honored with the 2023 NYC Big Book Distinguished Favorite Award. In addition to his literary works, Mr. Miller is an aviator and an accomplished professional with diverse interests and talents. As an attorney and businessman, he has achieved relative success in multiple career paths.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: | 1995 |
---|---|
Fachbereich: | Allgemeines |
Genre: | Importe |
Rubrik: | Sozialwissenschaften |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
ISBN-13: | 9780198280668 |
ISBN-10: | 0198280661 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Ausstattung / Beilage: | Paperback |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Miller |
Redaktion: | Miller, Daniel E. |
Hersteller: | OUP Oxford |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Books on Demand GmbH, In de Tarpen 42, D-22848 Norderstedt, info@bod.de |
Maße: | 216 x 140 x 16 mm |
Von/Mit: | Miller |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 01.11.1995 |
Gewicht: | 0,36 kg |
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