Publisher's Synopsis
""From New Year To New Year, And From All The World Round"" by E.S. Elliott is a book that explores the customs and traditions associated with New Year celebrations around the world. The book is divided into 12 chapters, each one representing a month of the year, and covers a range of topics such as the history of New Year celebrations, the significance of certain customs, and the various ways in which people celebrate around the world.The author delves into the origins of New Year's Day and its evolution over time, tracing its roots back to ancient civilizations such as the Babylonians and the Egyptians. The book also explores the symbolism associated with New Year celebrations, such as the use of fireworks, the making of resolutions, and the practice of giving gifts.Throughout the book, the author provides fascinating insights into the diverse customs and traditions associated with New Year celebrations in different parts of the world, from the elaborate festivities in China to the quiet introspection of the Japanese New Year. The book also includes a range of illustrations and photographs that help to bring the various celebrations to life.Overall, ""From New Year To New Year, And From All The World Round"" is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the customs and traditions associated with New Year celebrations, making it an ideal read for anyone interested in learning more about this fascinating topic.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.