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Offering curious readers a feast of information, this little guide explains the history, folklore, tales, customs, food, drink, and celebrations of Hogmanay, from its pagan roots to its pagan present. Both a practical guide and an entertaining history, this book will tell readeres all they want to know about Scotland's most widely, and wildly, celebrated festival.
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The first episode, presented by Kate Humble, Jing Lusi and Ant Anstead, follows the weeks leading up to New Year and is based at the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival--an extraordinary sub-zero celebration in China's far north east. It is an ice wonderland, full of people braving the cold, diving into icy water and enjoying themselves at subzero temperatures.
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Festivals of life nourish us with ancient rituals in a fast-changing world. Follow two families in Beijing, China as they prepare for and celebrate the New Year. See experiences and customs that reveal a modern face onold traditions. Learn about China's Spring Festival, which focuses on family and good fortune for the New Year ahead, and get a real-world glimpse at how festivals of life nourish us with ancient rituals in a fast-changing world.
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"On the first day of the new year, no one dies. This, understandably, causes consternation among politicians, religious leaders, funeral directors, and doctors. Among the general public, on the other hand, there is initially celebration - flags are hung out on balconies, people dance in the streets. They have achieved the great goal of humanity: eternal life. Then reality hits home - families are left to care for the permanently dying, life-insurance...
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Kate Humble and Ant Anstead present the final programme from Hong Kong, looking at what happens right after New Year. This great port city is a strange mix of ultra-modern and traditional. Kate trains with a top dragon-dancing troupe and discovers that not only is it a highly demanding kung fu-based art, it is also taken very seriously as Hong Kong people sincerely embrace the tradition of lucky lions and dragons at New Year. Meanwhile, the Hairy...
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