Silent Night and Other Holiday Lore

By David Kubicek

Short articles about holiday history by David Kubicek, collected from the author’s blog and other online publications over a 10-year period. Included in this collection are stories about the origins of popular Christmas Songs, Banshees and Leprechauns in Irish folklore, the mother of the American Valentine's Day card, and how candles have been used in rituals around the world throughout the ages. The stories about Christmas songs also contain links to performances of the songs.

• Language: English
• Publisher: David Kubicek
• Release date: Jun 28, 2018
• ISBN: 9780463074541

David Kubicek

David Kubicek writes stories in the genres of--and on topics similar to--his writing mentors Ray Bradbury, Stephen King, and Rod Serling. He has published a novel, a short story collection, and two anthologies, including the critically acclaimed October Dreams: A Harvest of Horror [with Jeff Mason]. His story “Ball of Fire” was nominated for a Pushcart Prize.

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SILENT NIGHT

And Other Holiday Lore

by David Kubicek

Moaning Rocks Press

Lincoln, Nebraska

Smashwords Edition

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Copyright 2017 by David Kubicek

Cover Photo by Andreja Tominac and Dreamstime

Cover Design by David Kubicek

Wail of the Banshee: Harbinger of Death in Irish Folklore, Izzy’s Christmas Song, Good King Wenceslas: The Man Behind the Song, Esther Allen Howland: An American Valentine Story, Candles and Ritual: The Use of Candles in December Religious Ceremonies and Candles at Christmas: The Symbolism of Candles During the Holiday Season copyright 2007 by David Kubicek.

Leprechauns: Mythology of the Little People, copyright 2008 by David Kubicek.

Silent Night, copyright 2012 by David Kubicek.

In memory of Cheryl, who loved holidays

And

For holiday lovers everywhere

CONTENTS

Introduction

Silent Night

Izzy’s Christmas Song

Good King Wenceslas: The Man Behind the Song

Candles at Christmas: The Symbolism