Life Events And Rites of Passage - ISBN:0780807359

Life Events And Rites of Passage

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Life Events And Rites of Passage
By Jeff Hill
* Publisher: Omnigraphics, Inc.
* Number Of Pages: 498
* Publication Date: 2007-12-30
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0780807359
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780780807358
The Customs and Symbols of Major Life-Cycle Milestones, Including Cultural, Secular, and Religious Traditions Observed in the United States
The ways people recognize and celebrate key events in their lives illustrate both religious and secular tradition and is woven into the very fabric of American life. Life Events and Rites of Passage presents an introduction to the history, symbols, traditions, and customs of important life-cycle events ranging from birth to death, within the broad range of cultural and religious groups in the United States. Featuring a multi-cultural approach, the book includes important life events from the nation’s major religious and ethnic groups.
Life Events and Rites of Passage contains approximately 100 entries organized into four general sections: Birth and Childhood, Coming of Age, Adult Rites of Passage, and Death and Mourning. Sample entries include:
Birth and Childhood
* Birth rituals for fathers
* Jatakarma
* Aqiqah
Coming of Age
* Bar and Bat Mitzvahs
* Quinceanera
* Pueblo initiation ceremonies
Adult Rites of Passage
* Marriage proposals
* Jumping the broom
* Walimah
Death and Mourning
* Last rites
* Aninut
* New Orleans jazz funeral
Each entry on a life event or rite of passage includes recommendations for further reading on the topic and, when appropriate, contact information for organizations associated with the tradition.

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