A World Of Their Own Making: Myth, Ritual, And The Quest For Family Values by John R. Gillis

A World Of Their Own Making: Myth, Ritual, And The Quest For Family Values

John R. Gillis

336 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

nonfiction history science informative medium-paced
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An account of America's most cherished family rituals cites the traditions associated with important events and holidays, noting the negative impact of commercialism and chronicling a shift from celebratory practices to high-cost social expectations.

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