Medieval Holidays and Festivals: A Calendar of Celebrations

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Scribner, 1981 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 136 pages
Describes customs and activities associated with twelve medieval holidays and festivals, from Twelfth Night through Midsummer Eve and Halloween to Christmas. Also includes recipes and instructions for making banners, decorations, and costumes.

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Madeleine Pelner Cosman is an author, attorney, & lecturer whose areas of expertise include medical law & medieval life. President of Medical Equity, Inc., her fourteen published books include "Medieval Wordbook" (Facts on File/Checkmark Books) & "Fabulous Feasts: Medieval Cookery & Ceremony", nominated for the Pulitzer Prize & the National Book Award. She lives in San Diego, CA.

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