Strange but True: A Historical Background to Popular Beliefs and Traditions

by Monica-Maria Stapelberg

Why do we:
- Christen ships and sailing vessels or refer to them as 'she'?
- Avoid the number thirteen, breaking mirrors or walking under ladders?
- Use the phrase having a 'skeleton in the cupboard'?
- Dress baby boys in blue, speak of 'true blue' or 'blue-blooded'?
- Decorate the Christmas Tree or eat Easter Eggs?
- Kiss under the mistletoe or 'trick or treat' on Halloween?

In this easy-to-read book - a revised and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1909979147
• ISBN13: 9781909979147
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Crux Publishing Ltd
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"