Holy Holidays!: The Catholic Origins of Celebration
by Greg Tobin
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Looks at the religious roots of secular holidays, including Valentine's Day, Halloween, and Mother's Day.Tags
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I've always wanted to know why we celebrate all these holidays--- now I do.
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Greg Tobin is publishing director of A.A. World Services. He is the author of multiple titles including Saints and Sinners and Holy Father (a biography of Pope Benedict XVI) and was featured widely in national and international media. He lives in West Orange, New Jersey, with his wife and sons.
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- Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, History, General Nonfiction
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- 263.9 — Religion Christian organization, social work & worship Days, times, places of religious observance Church year
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- BV43 .T63 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Practical Theology Practical Theology Worship (Public and private) Times and seasons. The Church year Feast days
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