Holy Holidays!: The Catholic Origins of Celebration

Holy Holidays!: The Catholic Origins of Celebration

By
Greg Tobin
Greg Tobin
2011 • 257 pages

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Looks at the religious roots of secular holidays, including Valentine's Day, Halloween, and Mother's Day.

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