European Festivals: Songs, Dances, and Customs from Around Europe
by Jean Gilbert


Christmas at the Movies: Images of Christmas in American, British and European Cinema (Cinema and Society)
by Mark Connelly (Editor)
Book Description
Whether we love it or hate it, Christmas has always played a special role in the cinema, and Christmas movies like It's a Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street have a special place in popular affections. Christmas at the Movies takes a good look at these popular films, decoding the messages they convey about popular preoccupations and attitudes and about the different societies that produce them. Written in an entertaining and illuminating style, this book gives a brand new view of Christmas and its rituals.


Christmas!: Traditions, Celebrations and Food Across Europe
by Stella Ross Collins
From Publishers Weekly
This oh-so-British book has everything for a jolly good holiday, including definitive information on English traditions such as Boxing Day, plum pudding and Christmas crackers. What's more, there's a wealth of lore from European nations ranging from Andorra to Yugoslavia, with Collins describing divergent Christmas customs and offering suggestions for recipes, decor and parties. Readers may not fully accept her assertion that Christmas constitutes "the basis of a great international understanding," but they cannot help but be moved by stories of German POWs and English citizens singing "Silent Night/Stille Nacht" together in 1944. This is a beautifully designed and interesting foray into the Christmas traditions of Europe.
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Winter and Christmas Songs from Hungary
by Meta


Christmas Music from Medieval Hungary
Includes "Veni Domina [O Lord]," "Letentur Celi [Let the Heavens Rejoice]," and "Liber Gerationis [the Genealogy of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:1-16)]."


Medieval Celebrations: How to Plan for Holidays, Weddings, and Reenactments With Recipes, Customs, Costumes, Decorations, Songs, Dances, and Games
by Daniel Diehl, Mark Donnelly
From the Publisher
Detailed steps for re-creating an accurate medieval celebration Including ideas for activities at Christmas, Easter, weddings, and parties.