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Holidays and Other Weird Events

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ISBN-10: 0764333623

ISBN-13: 9780764333620

Edition: 2009

Authors: Irwin Richman

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Description:

Explore Americas best-loved no work days through 380 beautiful and fun postcard images from the early 20th century. They portray specific animals, children, flowers, and symbols that have come to identify each holiday, and some pretty weird events as well. Fascinating histories of each holiday are included, and what diverse backgrounds they have! For an appreciation of the weirdness of holiday recognitions, think of the images of a kid in a diaper kicking out an old bearded man, turkeys dancing, chickens nodding to rabbits, and strange men dropping down chimneys to make children happy. The weird is integral to American holidays. All who celebrate them as well as artists, decorators, and…    
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Book details

List price: $24.99
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Limited
Publication date: 9/30/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 0.51" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English

Irwin Richman, who resides in Bainbridge, Pennsylvania, is Professor Emeritus of American Studies and History at Penn State Harrisburg and is currently Director of the Heirloom Seed Project at Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum.