The Festival Book, May-Day Pastime And The May-Pole - Jennette Emeline Carpenter Lincoln - Bog

The Festival Book, May-Day Pastime And The May-Pole: Dances, Revels And Musical Games For The Playground, School And College (1913) is a comprehensive guide to celebrating May Day in the early 20th century. Written by Jennette Emeline Carpenter Lincoln, the book provides a detailed history of the May Day festival and its traditions, as well as instructions for various dances, revels, and musical games that were popular during that time.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the May Day celebration. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of May Day and its significance in various cultures around the world. The following chapters offer detailed instructions for various dances, including the Maypole dance, Morris dance, and various country dances.In addition to the dances, the book also includes instructions for various musical games and activities, such as singing games and rounds. There are also suggestions for costumes and decorations, as well as ideas for May Day pageants and plays.Overall, The Festival Book, May-Day Pastime And The May-Pole: Dances, Revels And Musical Games For The Playground, School And College (1913) is a fascinating glimpse into the May Day celebrations of the early 20th century, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of this popular festival.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.