Select Proverbs of All Nations: Illustrated with Notes and Comments, to which is Added, a Summary of Ancient Pastimes, Holidays and Customs. With an Analysis of the Wisdom of the Ancients, and of the Fathers of the Church, the Whole Arranged on a New PlanJohn Wade P. Covert, 1825 - 216 Seiten |
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... CHRISTMAS CUSTOMS . ib . St. Patrick's Day 176 - 173 Parochial Perambulations . - 174 Michaelmas Goos ib . Hagmena Mumming 177Christmas Candles The Twefth Day 178 ib . Evergreens Christmas Boxes Ghosts Witches · · · 178 A.
... CHRISTMAS CUSTOMS . ib . St. Patrick's Day 176 - 173 Parochial Perambulations . - 174 Michaelmas Goos ib . Hagmena Mumming 177Christmas Candles The Twefth Day 178 ib . Evergreens Christmas Boxes Ghosts Witches · · · 178 A.
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... Ghosts Witches · · · 178 A Christmas Carol . 179 . ib . Christmas Customs ib . 189 POPULAR SUPERSTISTIONS . 185 Second Sight ib . Omens , Charms , and Divina- A Sorcerer or Magician 187 tion Fairies , Elves , Knockers , and Remarks ...
... Ghosts Witches · · · 178 A Christmas Carol . 179 . ib . Christmas Customs ib . 189 POPULAR SUPERSTISTIONS . 185 Second Sight ib . Omens , Charms , and Divina- A Sorcerer or Magician 187 tion Fairies , Elves , Knockers , and Remarks ...
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... Ghost , to be in one , as for these three leaves to grow upon a single stalk ! " Then the Irish were immediately convinced of their error , and were solemnly baptized by St. Patrick . It was a general custom , and is still observed in ...
... Ghost , to be in one , as for these three leaves to grow upon a single stalk ! " Then the Irish were immediately convinced of their error , and were solemnly baptized by St. Patrick . It was a general custom , and is still observed in ...
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... , for 1695 , and preserved in Brand's POPULAR , ANTI QUITIES . 179 A CHRISTMAS SONG . Now thrice welcome , Christmas 178 CHRISTMAS CUSTOMS , 177Christmas Candles The Twefth Ghosts Witches A Christmas Carol ib Christmas Customs.
... , for 1695 , and preserved in Brand's POPULAR , ANTI QUITIES . 179 A CHRISTMAS SONG . Now thrice welcome , Christmas 178 CHRISTMAS CUSTOMS , 177Christmas Candles The Twefth Ghosts Witches A Christmas Carol ib Christmas Customs.
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... ghost , who appeared in the shape of a headless cow , or horse ; or , clothed all in white , glared , with baleful eye , over some lonely gate or stile Ghosts of higher degree rode in coaches , drawn by six headless horses , and driven ...
... ghost , who appeared in the shape of a headless cow , or horse ; or , clothed all in white , glared , with baleful eye , over some lonely gate or stile Ghosts of higher degree rode in coaches , drawn by six headless horses , and driven ...
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