Stars and Ribbons : Winter Wassailing in Wales
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Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1786838249
ISBN-13
9781786838247
Publisher
University of Wales Press
Imprint
University of Wales Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Feb 15th, 2022
Print length
280 Pages
Weight
524 grams
Dimensions
13.80 x 21.50 x 2.90 cms
Product Classification:
Folk & traditional musicMusical scores, lyrics & librettiSocial & cultural history
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This book provides Welsh wassailing songs in their original language, translated into English and with musical notation, together with a vivid introduction to their significance within the society in which they were sung.
An exploration of the rich history of holiday Wassail songs, featuring music for singing along.
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. Stars and Ribbons 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 Years, and Twelfth Night. The poems of the season, we learn, served a distinct purpose, intended to help improve the earths fertility in three spheres: the productivity of the land, of the animal kingdom, and of the human race.
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.
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. Stars and Ribbons 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 Years, and Twelfth Night. The poems of the season, we learn, served a distinct purpose, intended to help improve the earths fertility in three spheres: the productivity of the land, of the animal kingdom, and of the human race.
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.
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