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Why Do Catholics Eat Fish On Friday?: The Catholic Origin to Just About Everything (Paperback)
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all these other countries) Usually dispatched within 48 hours | |Short Description for Why Do Catholics Eat Fish On Friday?The first guide to the Catholic roots of everyday things--from red wine to Santa Claus
Full description- Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
- Published: 12 January 2006
- Format: Paperback 224 pages
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- Categories: History Of Religion | Church History | Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church
- ISBN 13: 9781403969675 ISBN 10: 1403969671
- Sales rank: 154,415
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Full description for Why Do Catholics Eat Fish On Friday?
Did you know that the origins of Groundhog Day stem from a Catholic tradition? Or that the common pretzel was once a Lenten reward for the pious?" Why Do Catholics Eat Fish on Friday" is a fascinating guide to the roots of all-things-Catholic. This smart and concise guide will introduce readers to the hidden heritage in many commonplace things that make up contemporary life. The reader-friendly format and the illuminating entries will make this guide a perfect gift for Catholics and anyone who loves a bit of historic trivia.Table of Contents - Foreword * Time * Manners & Dining Etiquette * Food * Drink * Music & Theater * Sports & Games * Holidays & Festivities * Flowers & Plants * Insects, Animals, & More * American Places * International, National, & State Symbols * Clothes & Other Sundry Inventions * Education & Superstition * Art & Science * Law & Architecture * Epilogue: Words, Words, Words--Catholic, Anti-Catholic, and Post-Catholic
