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       A Dictionary of English Folklore
       By: Alfred Raeburne Date: November 1, 2014, 1:37 pm
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       "With 1250 entries ranging from dragons to Mother Goose, May Day
       to Michaelmas, this enchanting dictionary unfurls the colorful
       history behind the holidays, customs, legends, and superstitious
       beliefs of England.
       Ever wonder why we kiss under the mistletoe at Christmas or
       think a rabbit's foot brings good luck? Two folklore authorities
       provide reliable and often surprising answers to these and other
       curiosities that have shaped daily life in England for
       centuries. They explore the festivals and past celebrations of
       the English calendar, from St. Andrews Day and its tradition of
       drunkenness and cross-dressing to Twelfth Night and its king and
       queen cake. They also provide concise portraits of real and
       legendary characters that populate the public memory."
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