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Christian Wheel of The Year
A Listmania! list by N. Lee (Seattle, WA USA)
The list author says: "There's more to the Christian year than just Christmas and Easter. In olden times, holy days were observed throughout the year, and seasonal celebrations linked the story of the living, dying, and resurrecting Son of God not only to the salvation of humankind but also to the cycles of the earth. These authors hail from different denominations and address different interests, but in their various ways, they attempt to breathe life into these ancient traditions and integrate them into modern living."

1. Images of Hope: Meditations on Major Feasts by Pope Benedict XVI

The list author says:
	"The Roman Catholic cycle of the year illuminated through explorations of the symbolism in great works of religious arts. Written by the current Pope."

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2. Seasons of Grace, Reflections on the Orthodox Church Year by Donna Farley

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	"Reflections on the cycle of the year from a Western Orthodox perspective."

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3. Holidays and Holy Nights: Celebrating Twelve Seasonal Festivals of the Christian Year by Christopher Hill

The list author says:
	"Written by an Episcopalian, this handsome illustrated book contains historical background, quotes from poetry, and thoughtful musings on the cycle of the year. Most of the emphasis is on how people USED TO celebrate these holy days, but this book does offer some suggestions for you you can observe them today."

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4. The Catholic Home: Celebrations and Traditions for Holidays, Feast Days, and Every Day by Meredith Gould

The list author says:
	"Less musing and more 'how-to.' Although the book is written for Roman Catholics, much of the information about traditional customs and the suggestions for home observances would be of interest to non-Catholics as well."

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5. Companion to the Calendar by Mary Ellen Hynes

The list author says:
	"Explores the meaning of the holy seasons' and saints' days of the Roman Catholic church year, but doesn't focus much on activities for home observance."

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6. School Year Church Year : Customs and Decorations for the Classroom by Peter Mazar

The list author says:
	"This book was intended for use in Catholic schools, but don't let that turn you off - it is a goldmine of information about the folk roots of many Christian customs, with insightful explorations of what they mean for us today. Many creative suggestions for crafts, decor & classroom observance, which can easily be adapted for the home. Great 'hands-on' religious activities for all year round."

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7. Winter-Celebrating the Season in a Christian Home by Peter Mazar

The list author says:
	"Activities for Advent through Epiphany that do an amazing job of combining a sense of fun with the awe and reverence appropriate to this holy season. Most of the suggested holiday observances duplicate material from 'School Year Church Year,' above, the colorful illustrations & simplified format make this book more festive & kid-friendly."

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8. To Crown the Year: Decorating the Church through the Seasons by Peter Mazar

The list author says:
	"The emphasis here is on devising appropriate decorations for churches, but the suggested color schemes & motifs can be adapted for home use as well. I haven't read this book, but if it's as good as Peter Mazar's other books, it must be terrific."

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9. The Celtic Year: A Celebration of Celtic Christian Saints, Sites and Festivals by Shirley Toulson

The list author says:
	"More saints than you can shake a stick at. Also suggestions for pilgrimages (real or imaginary) to traditional sacred sites in the British Isles."

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10. All Year Round (Lifeways) by Ann Druitt

The list author says:
	"Crafts projects and activities for children encourage creativity and a sense of wonder about the natural world. This Waldorf book is not slick or glitzy but is full of warmth and old-fashioned charm; includes a surprising amount of information about old European folk customs and traditions."

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11. Festivals Family and Food by LargeJ.

The list author says:
	"Similar in spirit to "All Year Round,' but with more emphasis on holiday foods and songs and less emphasis on holiday crafts."

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12. A Continual Feast: A Cookbook to Celebrate the Joys of Family and Faith Throughout the Christian Year by Evelyn Birge Vitz

The list author says:
	"COOK your way around the year with a generous collection of recipes and lore connected to traditional holy day observances."

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13. Celebrating Italy: Tastes & Traditions of Italy as Revealed Through Its Feasts, Festivals & Sumptuous Foods, The by Carol Field

The list author says:
	"Recipes for traditional Italian holiday dishes interspersed with copious amounts of lore about centuries-old Italian Catholic holy day customs. Covers the whole year, not just Christmas/Easter."

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14. The Bad Catholic's Guide to Good Living: A Loving Look at the Lighter Side of Catholic Faith, with Recipes for Feasts and Fun (Bad Catholic's Guides) by John Zmirak

The list author says:
	"Really, you would NOT want to try any of these 'suggested activities' at home! You'd get arrested. But in between the sick jokes (which probably won't appeal to anybody who wasn't warped by Catholic school), there actually is quite a bit of historical background about traditional feast days. Catholics with a twisted sense of humor will adore this book; non-Catholics will just say 'Huh?'"

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15. A Child in Winter: Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany with Caryll Houselander by Caryll Houselander

The list author says:
	"By far the best book of Advent meditations I've ever read. The beautiful thoughts will uplift your spirit throughout the season. I just wish somebody would write a home Lent book this good!"

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16. Lucia Morning in Sweden by Ewa Ryd�ker

The list author says:
	"This picturebook includes everything kids need to know to celebrate the feast day of a Christian heroine who is especially beloved in Scandinavia. I had to include this because my niece and nephew are part Swedish. :) Besides, any holiday where it's traditional for kids to serve their parents breakfast in bed deserves to be better known."

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17. Lucia, Child of Light: The History And Traditions of Sweden's Lucia Celebration by Florence Ekstrand

The list author says:
	"This book is more oriented towards exploring the history and meaning of Sankta Lucia day. Of special interest if your heritage is Scandinavian and/or Lutheran."

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18. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Mary Magdalene by Lesa Bellevie

The list author says:
	"For some reason, Mary Magdalene is usually given short shrift in books about the Christian year. This book fills the gap with a whole chapter of ideas for celebrating her feast day."

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19. The Rites of Brigid: Goddess & Saint by Se�n � Duinn

The list author says:
	"A wealth of information about legends and customs relating to St Brigid/Bridget and her festival. Most of the observances described here would require the participation of a whole village and/or a pilgrimage to specific sites in Ireland or the UK, and would be impossible for one person or family to enact in your home. Still makes for interesting reading."

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20. Candlemas: Feast of Flames (Holiday Series) by Amber K

The list author says:
	"Written by a neopagan and intended for a neopagan audience, but it also includes information about Candlemas and the feasts of St Bridget and St Blasius that I haven't seen anywhere else, including instructions for hands-on activities such as making your own St Bridget's cross."

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21. Hidden Side of Christian Festivals by C. W. Leadbeater

The list author says:
	"A treatise on the spiritual energies active on holy days in the liturgical year; little to no discussion of home observances or folk customs. Of possible interest to persons with Theosophical leanings, but would not be welcome or useful in orthodox Catholic (or Lutheran, or Anglican, or...) homes."