Did you know that the origins of Groundhog Day stem from a Catholic tradition? Or that the common pretzel was once a Lenten reward for the pious? Why Do Catholics Eat Fish on Friday is a fascinating guide to the roots of all-things-Catholic. This smart and concise guide will introduce readers to the hidden heritage in many commonplace things that make up contemporary life. The reader-friendly format and the illuminating entries will make this guide a perfect gift for Catholics and anyone who loves a bit of historic trivia.Table of Contents - Foreword * Time * Manners Dining Etiquette * Food * Drink * Music Theater * Sports Games * Holidays Festivities * Flowers Plants * Insects; Animals; More * American Places * International; National; State Symbols * Clothes Other Sundry Inventions * Education Superstition * Art Science * Law Architecture * Epilogue: Words; Words; Words--Catholic; Anti-Catholic; and Post-Catholic
#3220958 in Books Xlibris Corporation 2003-04-14Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .85 x 5.51l; 1.07 #File Name: 1401075363380 pages
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Good presentation on Polish immigrant lifeBy SunbreakI liked this book because it presented very well the history of the family and how they coped in the Detroit-area city of Hamtramck. I grew up in Detroit; my grandparents lived in Hamtramck and the author is from my parents' generation. I read this book to get some understanding of what life was like for the Polish immigrants who came to the area. The book gave me a lot of information and understanding about that timeframe.
