Books with title Festivals

What do a tale, a joke, a fiddle tune, a quilt, a jig, a game of jacks, a country cure, and a Halloween costume all have in common? Not much, at first glance, but all these forms of human creativity are part of our cultural life and experience. They create the wide, rich collection of material we call folklore. Folklore means the cultural traditions that are learned and passed along by ordinary people as part of the fabric of their lives and culture. This series of volumes explores the many faces of folklore throughout the North American continent. By illuminating the many aspects of folklore in our lives, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the richness of their cultural fabric.

1951. The Festival of Britain announces a time of post-war optimism and hope in the future for the country as shortages come to an end. Poppy is beginning to have some success running her own business and she is enjoying her independence. She continues to be the anchor for her family and the support for their dreams and aspirations. Then the steadfast Poppy meets Peter Chantry...

Continuing the saga begunin Jubilee, Festival follows the fortunes of three families during the increasing optimism of post-war Britain. As the heart of the story is Poppy,whose catering business is proving successfulas rationing and food shortages end. The Festival of Britain in 1951 seems to sybolisem this new spiritof hope. Yet for one member of the family Cloe, these were bitter years - a marriage in ruins and a baby rejected. It was this baby that was to be both a new burden and a new joy to Poppy.