{"product_id":"stars-and-ribbons-winter-wassailing-in-wales-9781786838247","title":"Stars and Ribbons: Winter Wassailing in Wales","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Rhiannon Ifans\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: University of Wales Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: University of Wales Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: European - English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn exploration of the rich history of holiday Wassail songs, featuring music for singing along.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Wassailing has been a feature of midwinter Welsh culture for centuries, a way to brighten up the dark, cold nights and share the holiday spirit. \u003ci\u003eStars and Ribbons\u003c\/i\u003e takes us into the rich history of wassail songs past and present. It focuses specifically on the poetry that underpins the tradition and that brings a special magic to Christmas, New Year's, and Twelfth Night. The poems of the season, we learn, served a distinct purpose, intended to help improve the earth's fertility in three spheres: the productivity of the land, of the animal kingdom, and of the human race. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The songs addressed in the book are presented with musical notation and in both the original Welsh and new English translations, perfect for bringing a bit of wassail spirit to your own holiday celebrations.","brand":"University of Wales Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47888844619927,"sku":"9781786838247","price":1510.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781786838247.webp?v=1781168894","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/stars-and-ribbons-winter-wassailing-in-wales-9781786838247","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}