How Did It Begin: Customs, superstitions and their romantic origins
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
How Did It Begin: Customs, superstitions and their romantic origins
By (Author) R Brasch
By (author) L Brasch
ABC Books
ABC Books
1st September 2006
Australia
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Cultural studies: customs and traditions
History of ideas
Social and cultural history
Traditional rituals and ceremonies
390
Physical Properties
Paperback
352
Width 158mm, Height 235mm, Spine 20mm
567g
Description
Why the story of the stork Why blue for boys and pink for girls Why is a kiss written as 'X' Where did the Easter Bunny come from Dr Rudy Brasch, with his wife Li by his side, made it his life's work to track down the meanings and origins of words and phrases, myths and customs. How Did It Begin investigates courtesies and customs, the manners and rituals that are integral parts of particular careers and the seemingly odd traditions that surround our sports and festivals.
Reviews
Reference/Linguistics/Social customs/Myths/Phrases
